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2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YG08 TYC

YG08 TYC

2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/04/2008. Recorded mileage 125,378 miles. MOT valid until 03/10/2026.

Make & Model
BMW 525
Year / Origin
2008 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 03/10/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
125,378 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2497cc

YG08 TYC Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
  • 125,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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YG08 TYC Mileage History

  1. 31/03/201126,978 mi
  2. 31/03/201126,978 mi
  3. 28/06/201128,163 mi+1,185 mi
  4. 18/06/201237,391 mi+9,228 mi
  5. 29/05/201343,934 mi+6,543 mi
  6. 29/05/201343,934 mi
  7. 10/04/201451,199 mi+7,265 mi
  8. 09/04/201561,107 mi+9,908 mi
  9. 05/04/201667,425 mi+6,318 mi
  10. 06/04/201775,192 mi+7,767 mi
  11. 03/04/201881,640 mi+6,448 mi
  12. 05/04/201881,642 mi+2 mi
  13. 08/04/201991,251 mi+9,609 mi
  14. 28/08/202097,838 mi+6,587 mi
  15. 31/08/2021103,549 mi+5,711 mi
  16. 27/08/2022111,755 mi+8,206 mi
  17. 09/09/2023116,643 mi+4,888 mi
  18. 05/10/2024122,839 mi+6,196 mi
  19. 29/09/2025125,378 mi+2,539 mi

Average of roughly 6,786 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

YG08 TYC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 03:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (YG08 TYC) between March 2011 and September 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)”.

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