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YL08 WXJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 56,640 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,849 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 WXJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

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

Is YL08 WXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WXJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 WXJ have outstanding finance?

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