2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC08 AOD
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/03/2008. Recorded mileage 173,575 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
YC08 AOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 173,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YC08 AOD Mileage History
- 12/12/2022158,418 mi
- 12/12/2022158,418 mi
- 22/11/2023167,315 mi+8,897 mi
- 05/12/2023167,575 mi+260 mi
- 27/02/2026173,575 mi+6,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC08 AOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (YC08 AOD) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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