MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 225/50R17 94W RFT (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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