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DK57 FGE

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 FGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 184,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 184,058 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 183,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearsode rear direction indicator is slightly dimmed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm bush starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2019 157,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 156,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,906 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,904 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs corroded and pitted

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

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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DK57 FGE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK57 FGE, 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 DK57 FGE registered?

DK57 FGE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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