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YL57 DKV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 81,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,031 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2016 49,030 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s side repeater inop (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicator not working o/s side repeater inop (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,360 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 5 Dec 2014 19,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,359 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,705 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 DKV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

YL57 DKV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is YL57 DKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 DKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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