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YY57 OTB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

215,152 mi
Last recorded215,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OTB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 215,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 198,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advice (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advice (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 198,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 179,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 158,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 199,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,642 miles

Central Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,163 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 102,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 93,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,578 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,305 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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YY57 OTB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY57 OTB, 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 YY57 OTB registered?

YY57 OTB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is YY57 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 OTB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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