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YR08 KOE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,957 mi
Last recorded203,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 203,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 195,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 187,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 187,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm rear of two inner bust bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 179,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 179,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 172,516 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 172,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 163,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 155,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 146,867 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 146,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 138,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pad wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pad wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush is worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 126,696 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,502 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,419 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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YR08 KOE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

YR08 KOE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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