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YX57 NZO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 NZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,008 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 56,930 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 22,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 17,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,384 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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YX57 NZO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX57 NZO, 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 YX57 NZO registered?

YX57 NZO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YX57 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 NZO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX57 NZO have outstanding finance?

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