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YN58 PXW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 PXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 71,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,386 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 65,619 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 59,493 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 59,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,113 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 1 Jun 2017 53,991 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 53,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,180 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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YN58 PXW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YN58 PXW, 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 YN58 PXW registered?

YN58 PXW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YN58 PXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN58 PXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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