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YP08 JXE

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 JXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 143,316 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 129,225 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 129,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 128,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,667 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 122,347 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 122,318 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,604 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 83,112 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 83,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,596 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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YP08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 YP08 JXE, 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 YP08 JXE registered?

YP08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is YP08 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 JXE shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP08 JXE have outstanding finance?

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