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YK58 ONU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,278 mi
Last recorded155,278 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 ONU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2021 155,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres worn/wearing outer edges of tread

Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,979 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,205 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Zero Emissions

Pass 7 Aug 2017 110,685 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,430 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YK58 ONU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK58 ONU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK58 ONU?

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What year was YK58 ONU registered?

YK58 ONU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is YK58 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 ONU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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