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CV08 SKZ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,066 mi
Last recorded133,066 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 133,066 miles

Chip on the windscreen.

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre and perished. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 133,054 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn close to limit and tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to 2 mm and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip on the windscreen.

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre and perished. ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,352 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 127,352 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 114,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,171 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,007 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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CV08 SKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 SKZ, 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 CV08 SKZ registered?

CV08 SKZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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