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YC58 LSL

2008 BMW 325

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,330 mi
Last recorded212,330 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 32568,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LSL
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 212,330 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 209,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 204,951 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 204,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 198,965 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 198,962 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

DPF warning light on multi media screen

Engine oil level low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 192,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Fail 24 Aug 2021 192,901 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 3 Sep 2020 186,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 180,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 175,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 156,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 109,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,222 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads low

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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YC58 LSL is a 2008 BMW 325 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 68,054 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC58 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 325 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC58 LSL registered?

YC58 LSL is a 2008 BMW 325, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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