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DF57 UAP

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,508 mi
Last recorded163,508 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 163,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 147,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,885 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 126,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,224 miles

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,916 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,922 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel rim slighty buckled

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,937 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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DF57 UAP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DF57 UAP, 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 DF57 UAP registered?

DF57 UAP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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