2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · FX58 YCM
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 157,088 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FX58 YCM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 157,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FX58 YCM Mileage History
- 22/08/2022153,325 mi
- 23/04/2025154,176 mi+851 mi
- 25/04/2025154,178 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/2026157,088 mi+2,910 mi
Average of roughly 1,038 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FX58 YCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (FX58 YCM) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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