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BV08 BBF

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,248 mi
Last recorded144,248 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 144,248 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,816 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,778 miles

Full under body protection and engine bay trims

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Inner edge has been repaired multiple times suspect starting to crack again (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has a crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child seat

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,715 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 89,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,118 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,051 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,170 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

split on offside rear tyre inner wall just on limits recommend replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,170 miles

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

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

split on offside rear tyre inner wall just on limits recommend replacement

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,027 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 BBF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 BBF registered?

BV08 BBF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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