2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC58 RZN
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 178,195 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 RZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 178,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 RZN 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 (YC58 RZN) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Due to main beam bulb melting carrier (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Due to main beam bulb melting carrier (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Main beam bulb melted reflective backing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
YC58 RZN Mileage History
- 23/08/2023271,711 km
- 25/08/2023271,711 km
- 30/08/2024176,935 mi
- 11/07/2025178,195 mi+1,260 mi
- 11/07/2025178,195 mi
Average of roughly -49,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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