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YT58 AYD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,062 mi
Last recorded125,062 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 AYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 112,943 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,245 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,203 miles

Front brake discs and pads 6000 miles left.

Oil leak from offside rear differential seal.

Rear brake discs and pads 3000 miles left.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,229 miles

6-8,000 miles left on front and rear brake discs and pads.

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,514 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,514 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,576 miles

Nearside 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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YT58 AYD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YT58 AYD, 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 YT58 AYD registered?

YT58 AYD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YT58 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 AYD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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