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YL57 CLF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 162,632 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 99,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,740 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/j cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 149,959 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,869 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly low-inner 3/4 area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres cracking and worn on both edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,102 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,470 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 CLF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLF, 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 YL57 CLF registered?

YL57 CLF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is YL57 CLF safe to buy?

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