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BV08 PVJ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,071 mi
Last recorded183,071 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 183,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 176,813 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 159,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 158,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 125,816 miles

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing gearbox end ,rubber flange damaged ()

Fail 28 May 2017 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak bad oil leak ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing gearbox end ,rubber flange damaged ()

Pass 10 May 2016 105,247 miles

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

TYRE SIZE IS 225/50/17

advise vehicle owner to check geometry due to rear Tyre's wearing on the inside edge

top engine cover fitted also under covers fitted to this vehicle

Fail 10 May 2016 105,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

TYRE SIZE IS 225/50/17

advise vehicle owner to check geometry due to rear Tyre's wearing on the inside edge

top engine cover fitted also under covers fitted to this vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 88,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper's smearing screen

unable to test rear centre seat belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,013 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 PVJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PVJ, 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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BV08 PVJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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