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YL08 WDK

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,755 mi
Last recorded156,755 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 156,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 146,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,582 miles

Offside Front Inner wing splash shield damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides perishing with cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing splash shield damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides perishing with cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,464 miles

D.P.F light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 119,459 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

D.P.F light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,623 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

boot only opens via key remote

Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

DPF Light on Dash

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

boot only opens via key remote

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,509 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 93,509 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,301 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,869 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges.

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,100 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,374 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,110 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 WDK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 WDK, 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

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What year was YL08 WDK registered?

YL08 WDK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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