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CCN 958B

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

295,506 mi
Last recorded295,506 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCN 958B
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 295,506 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 290,599 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 284,909 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 279,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 274,021 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 274,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 252,943 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 233,898 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 214,166 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 189,103 miles

Both front tyres worn irregularly in tread

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Feb 2017 168,680 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 168,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 160,572 miles

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside front fog light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2015 160,564 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 135,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,445 miles

damage wheel rims.

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

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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CCN 958B is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CCN 958B, 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 CCN 958B registered?

CCN 958B is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is CCN 958B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCN 958B shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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