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YS08 FZT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,403 mi
Last recorded219,403 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 219,403 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 219,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Wiper arm missing (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 207,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and also has edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and also has edge wear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 207,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and also has edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and also has edge wear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 189,712 miles

Advise Front and rear number plates have been changed over for M.O.T Purposes only.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn low.

Advise Slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Advise oil leak.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 189,712 miles

Advise Front and rear number plates have been changed over for M.O.T Purposes only.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn low.

Advise Slight play in O/S/F Track rod end.

Advise oil leak.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2014 167,592 miles

Advise Both rear tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable.

Advise Brake pad warning light on.

Advise Oil leak.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 152,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 137,640 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,456 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers impede inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2011 108,151 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers impede inspection of vehicle

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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YS08 FZT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS08 FZT, 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 YS08 FZT registered?

YS08 FZT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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