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CF08 XUY

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

237,038 mi
Last recorded237,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 XUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 237,038 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 237,038 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 231,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

seepage sign n/s/r/ drive shaft

Fail 16 Jun 2025 231,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

seepage sign n/s/r/ drive shaft

Pass 18 Jun 2024 224,620 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

multiple chips on screen

Pass 6 Jun 2023 215,014 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

parking brake 16%

Pass 8 Jun 2022 205,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 8 Jun 2022 205,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 9 Jun 2021 191,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 9 Jun 2021 191,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 18 Jun 2020 179,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 179,695 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 166,696 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 166,685 miles

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

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

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 20 Jun 2018 155,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 145,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,155 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 85,193 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 85,193 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,983 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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CF08 XUY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CF08 XUY, 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 CF08 XUY registered?

CF08 XUY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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