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AR08 YEC

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,899 mi
Last recorded177,899 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 YEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 177,899 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 157,145 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2018 150,241 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 at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit misshaped heavily worn inner edge advise replace 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 136,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit misshaped heavily worn inner edge advise replace 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 225/50R17 94W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 102,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 86,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 59,185 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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AR08 YEC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AR08 YEC, 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 AR08 YEC registered?

AR08 YEC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AR08 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 YEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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