The road tax status for YA08 LWJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YA08 LWJ?

The MOT for YA08 LWJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YA08 LWJ?

The recorded mileage for YA08 LWJ is 122,548 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YA08 LWJ ULEZ compliant?

No, YA08 LWJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does YA08 LWJ have an outstanding safety recall?

No, YA08 LWJ has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

No Recalls

2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YA08 LWJ

YA08 LWJ

2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26/06/2008. Recorded mileage 122,548 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2008 · Leeds
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 02/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 122,548 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 122,548 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 2993cc

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YA08 LWJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
122,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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YA08 LWJ Mileage History

03/04/2024110,131 mi
04/04/2024110,132 mi+1 mi
31/03/2025117,042 mi+6,910 mi
30/03/2026122,548 mi+5,506 mi
30/03/2026122,548 mi

Average of roughly 6,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YA08 LWJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 21:11

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (YA08 LWJ) between April 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 March 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure Support bracket, next to rear diff, broken. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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