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BV08 AZR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,413 mi
Last recorded176,413 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 AZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 176,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 153,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 153,302 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 [m-1] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 153,299 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 [m-1] (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 148,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 148,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,987 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,987 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,345 miles

near side rear lamp cluster broken

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,204 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BV08 AZR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 AZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV08 AZR registered?

BV08 AZR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 AZR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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