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DE08 JFO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,671 mi
Last recorded86,671 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,953 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,340 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,337 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,782 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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DE08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DE08 JFO, 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 DE08 JFO registered?

DE08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is DE08 JFO safe to buy?

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