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YS02 DEL

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 DEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 132,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 129,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,616 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 98,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2016 89,754 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Offside rear brake pads worn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 1 May 2015 76,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 8 May 2014 68,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 50,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,345 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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YS02 DEL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS02 DEL, 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 YS02 DEL registered?

YS02 DEL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is YS02 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS02 DEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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