MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear tyres wearing slightly low-inner 3/4 area
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres cracking and worn on both edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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