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YL08 NZC

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 91,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,059 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Driveshaft leaking CV grease from outside joint. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outside sidewall and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads between 3 and 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,616 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,910 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,362 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,011 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,792 miles

slight grease around osr cv area

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 24,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,050 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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YL08 NZC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YL08 NZC, 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 YL08 NZC?

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What year was YL08 NZC registered?

YL08 NZC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is YL08 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 NZC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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