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YL57 FWF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 136,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 128,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 116,694 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 116,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 96,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 96,383 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has slight damage on the outside tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,555 miles

r/n/s inner tyre wall cracked near to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FWF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

YL57 FWF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is YL57 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FWF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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