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YR08 GKO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,322 mi
Last recorded280,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 280,322 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays / sill covers fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Jan 2021 266,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 259,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 246,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 246,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 228,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6 mm , (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 228,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6 mm , (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 206,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 188,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 188,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 165,470 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 165,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 143,861 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 143,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 126,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 106,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 106,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YR08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR08 GKO, 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 YR08 GKO registered?

YR08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 GKO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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