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AK58 YSM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

221,195 mi
Last recorded221,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YSM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 221,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 209,441 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 209,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 209,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 199,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2023 192,015 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 191,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 186,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 181,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 170,542 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,581 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 140,750 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 118,947 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,868 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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AK58 YSM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK58 YSM, 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 AK58 YSM registered?

AK58 YSM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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