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YL08 WHE

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

222,870 mi
Last recorded222,870 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 222,870 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 213,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 206,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 199,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 192,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 192,162 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 184,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 175,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,754 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 9 Jul 2015 122,718 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 117,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 12 Jul 2014 117,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,841 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,935 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 WHE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YL08 WHE, 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.

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What year was YL08 WHE registered?

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

Is YL08 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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