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C7 SRA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,613 mi
Last recorded247,613 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 247,613 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 247,613 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 242,111 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 237,273 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure cannot come off

Fail 13 Dec 2023 237,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure cannot come off

Pass 22 Nov 2022 230,076 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure cannot come off

Pass 8 Dec 2021 223,497 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 223,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 219,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 205,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 189,441 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing

chip in windscreen offside

Fail 4 Jun 2018 189,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing

chip in windscreen offside

Pass 14 Jun 2017 179,989 miles

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

Runflat tyres are not fitted.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 179,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Runflat tyres are not fitted.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 168,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,573 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 146,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 112,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,655 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,140 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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C7 SRA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C7 SRA, 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 C7 SRA registered?

C7 SRA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is C7 SRA safe to buy?

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