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YY57 VBX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,938 mi
Last recorded184,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 VBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 184,938 miles

Front headlights only just meets requrments

Rear diff oil leak

side skirts fitted difficult to view

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 5 Dec 2024 175,767 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,410 miles

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

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

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 3 Jan 2023 154,457 miles

parking brake only just meets requrments

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 4 Jan 2022 142,469 miles

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

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 29 Dec 2020 132,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,542 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,146 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,137 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 VBX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YY57 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

YY57 VBX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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