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D12 VSH

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 VSH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,799 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,409 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 102,409 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 98,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 87,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,175 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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D12 VSH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D12 VSH, 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 D12 VSH registered?

D12 VSH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is D12 VSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 VSH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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