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CT08 JJZ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,440 mi
Last recorded136,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 JJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 125,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,818 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2022 89,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,187 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2018 30,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 17,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 15,355 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre has worn very low on both edges,also the off side rear has worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,893 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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CT08 JJZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CT08 JJZ, 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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CT08 JJZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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