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YT58 NRF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 NRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,434 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,836 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 108,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,012 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,560 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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YT58 NRF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

YT58 NRF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YT58 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 NRF 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.

Does YT58 NRF have outstanding finance?

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