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DE08 JHV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,829 mi
Last recorded172,829 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 172,829 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS warning on

Pass 22 Feb 2025 169,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 166,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 161,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 23 Feb 2022 157,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 146,951 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,440 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 128,495 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,069 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,400 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,368 miles

both front tyres low on edges

o/s mirror crack

o/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,935 miles

diesel emissions to low to test (no printout available)

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 JHV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

DE08 JHV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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