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YL57 NKU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 NKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 25 Oct 2024 130,322 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Oct 2023 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished, severely perished on inner and outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Side light 25% not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre New tyre if through ()

Offside Front Tyre wall perished, severely perished on inner and outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wall perished, severely perished on inner and outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Side light 25% not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre New tyre if through ()

Offside Front Tyre wall perished, severely perished on inner and outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,196 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 116,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 105,544 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,502 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,502 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 66,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,440 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,208 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,178 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 NKU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKU, 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.

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What year was YL57 NKU registered?

YL57 NKU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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