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BXZ 5856

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,897 mi
Last recorded169,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 5856
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 169,897 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 168,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2026 168,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 155,514 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 155,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 139,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 114,189 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2021 112,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,543 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 95,092 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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BXZ 5856 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BXZ 5856, 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

How do I check the history of BXZ 5856?

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What year was BXZ 5856 registered?

BXZ 5856 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is BXZ 5856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXZ 5856 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BXZ 5856 have outstanding finance?

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