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YY08 ZPH

2008 BMW 525

Maroon Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,264 mi
Last recorded121,264 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ZPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,264 miles

Front Under guards fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 116,085 miles

Front under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,177 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,918 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,918 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,304 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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YY08 ZPH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Maroon with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY08 ZPH, 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 YY08 ZPH registered?

YY08 ZPH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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