2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YD08 EEM
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,819 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD08 EEM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 126,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD08 EEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (YD08 EEM) between March 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YD08 EEM Mileage History
- 21/03/201132,799 mi
- 06/04/201239,787 mi+6,988 mi
- 01/05/201347,388 mi+7,601 mi
- 11/05/201454,544 mi+7,156 mi
- 18/05/201559,790 mi+5,246 mi
- 08/10/201561,479 mi+1,689 mi
- 30/09/201672,714 mi+11,235 mi
- 01/11/201783,145 mi+10,431 mi
- 06/11/201892,915 mi+9,770 mi
- 30/10/201998,828 mi+5,913 mi
- 02/11/2020103,446 mi+4,618 mi
- 25/10/2021107,725 mi+4,279 mi
- 08/11/2022113,347 mi+5,622 mi
- 31/10/2023120,165 mi+6,818 mi
- 11/11/2024126,819 mi+6,654 mi
- 11/11/2024126,819 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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