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YT08 JXN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,527 mi
Last recorded218,527 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 218,527 miles

Central Front number plate cracked can still read

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 218,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front number plate cracked can still read

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 202,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 200,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 197,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 192,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 187,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 180,416 miles

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW + OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Mar 2016 180,416 miles

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

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW + OIL LEAK

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DRIVER-SIDE (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 173,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 167,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 157,339 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 157,335 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 133,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 133,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YT08 JXN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT08 JXN, 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 YT08 JXN registered?

YT08 JXN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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