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CY08 KMX

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 KMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both door mirror casings slightly damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,254 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four, slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both, wingmirror outer casings have slight damage

Fail 19 Sep 2023 90,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four, slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both, wingmirror outer casings have slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,477 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 86,477 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four slight cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror outer casing damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,050 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 74,533 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 74,533 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 67,458 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 59,405 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 51,626 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 May 2015 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 34,983 miles

front discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewall

rear tyres worn on edges

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2013 29,202 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 22,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 15,159 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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CY08 KMX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey 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 CY08 KMX, 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 CY08 KMX registered?

CY08 KMX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is CY08 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 KMX 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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