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YY58 MWC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,861 mi
Last recorded149,861 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 MWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 149,861 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))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2021 139,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 133,713 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,114 miles

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

The vehicle passed the emission test no printout produced due to low emission out put

Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 121,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 113,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 105,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,540 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,199 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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YY58 MWC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YY58 MWC, 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 YY58 MWC registered?

YY58 MWC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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