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AD08 BYS

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,758 mi
Last recorded154,758 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 154,758 miles

near side front anti roll bar link boot poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,152 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 143,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,018 miles

front & rear pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,220 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,843 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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AD08 BYS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD08 BYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD08 BYS registered?

AD08 BYS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AD08 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 BYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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