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AP08 RYY

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,902 mi
Last recorded174,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 RYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 174,902 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 167,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 162,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 162,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 158,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 158,395 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 154,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,940 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 144,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,506 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 138,506 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,753 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 119,997 miles

engine covers

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP08 RYY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AP08 RYY, 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 AP08 RYY registered?

AP08 RYY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AP08 RYY safe to buy?

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