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D9 ODA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ODA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 128,468 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess signs of cable rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 122,168 miles

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded has been rubbing against offside rear driveshaft

Fail 7 Nov 2022 122,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged/corroded has been rubbing against offside rear driveshaft

Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,233 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 86,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2017 72,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,763 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,756 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,783 miles

strong advise nsf tyre bald inner edge close to the limit on the centre 3/4

strong advise osf tyre bald on the edges 1.6mm on the centre 3/4

Fail 4 Jan 2012 24,888 miles

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

both front tyre outer side walls cut .Not showing cords .

Pass 4 Jan 2012 24,888 miles

both front tyre outer side walls cut .Not showing cords .

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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D9 ODA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D9 ODA, 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 D9 ODA registered?

D9 ODA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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