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YL57 ECC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 100,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,834 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 98,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Lubricate bonnet hinges until operational (3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing Remove rear seat base to retrieve missing buckle, refit and re check (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 88,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,773 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 87,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 72,588 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 60,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,994 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,089 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 16,208 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 ECC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

YL57 ECC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is YL57 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 ECC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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