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CK08 DYO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,581 mi
Last recorded148,581 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 148,581 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Undertrays obscuring full inspection of underside of vehicle/sills

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,198 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass Slightly Defective View Of Road Is Still Possible ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,717 miles

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

Front Both Door Mirrors Delaminating

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Front and Both Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Both Door Mirrors Delaminating

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Bushes Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Carrier Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Mirror Hazed Not Affecting View

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Fail 14 Dec 2022 135,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Carrier Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Mirror Hazed Not Affecting View

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arm Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Fail 14 Dec 2021 128,377 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,991 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both Side Light Halos Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Upper Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Trays Fitted Obstructing View Of Some Components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 107,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,873 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 40,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,766 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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CK08 DYO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 CK08 DYO, 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 CK08 DYO registered?

CK08 DYO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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