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YL57 CZF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,069 mi
Last recorded84,069 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,275 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside main beam headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 76,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,921 miles

Front angel eyes position lights not working!

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 69,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,557 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn on both edges of tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,557 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre's worn on both edges of tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2016 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 49,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,049 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,041 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged

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 CZF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZF, 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

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What year was YL57 CZF registered?

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

Is YL57 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CZF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 CZF have outstanding finance?

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