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YY57 OTW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,332 mi
Last recorded193,332 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 193,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 310,885 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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 310,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 294,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 171,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 159,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 143,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,876 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,424 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,893 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 OTW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

YY57 OTW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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