CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL57 CZP

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 172,945 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,066 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,355 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,354 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,047 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,734 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,258 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 61,258 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn from inner edge also has a cut but not deep to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 36,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,574 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 29,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,461 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL57 CZP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP?

You can check the full history of YL57 CZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL57 CZP registered?

YL57 CZP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YL57 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CZP shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 CZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL57 CZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.