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DA57 WDN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,577 mi
Last recorded150,577 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 WDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,577 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,008 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside front tyre inner edge badly worn

Fail 15 Jan 2014 119,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn

Offside front tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 107,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,200 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,344 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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DA57 WDN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DA57 WDN, 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 DA57 WDN registered?

DA57 WDN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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