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CA08 XCD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 111,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 106,987 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 99,341 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 92,584 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 84,791 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 14 May 2019 76,606 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 76,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,123 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 69,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 61,285 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front pads 70% worn

Fail 6 May 2017 61,208 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front pads 70% worn

Pass 11 May 2016 53,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,363 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,363 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,082 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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CA08 XCD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA08 XCD, 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 CA08 XCD registered?

CA08 XCD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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