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YL57 CJE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,661 mi
Last recorded111,661 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,661 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,019 miles

Advise Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise Engine cover & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Advise all 4 wheel Rims slightly buckled,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre surface cracking,

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,543 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 83,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,425 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,016 miles

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

nsr light lense damaged

osr w/rim damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,707 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 14 Feb 2011 20,953 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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YL57 CJE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL57 CJE, 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 YL57 CJE?

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What year was YL57 CJE registered?

YL57 CJE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YL57 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CJE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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