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DM08 MJM

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,053 mi
Last recorded224,053 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM08 MJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 224,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 224,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 214,150 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 204,869 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 204,869 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 195,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 195,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/r17 94w RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 184,540 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 184,540 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 175,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 146,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,642 miles

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

No Emissions Detected

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 127,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside & nearside rear half shaft seals appear to be leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 127,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside & nearside rear half shaft seals appear to be leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,707 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 112,707 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working all front lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,069 miles

o/s/f/ jacking block missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,391 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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DM08 MJM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DM08 MJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM08 MJM registered?

DM08 MJM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is DM08 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM08 MJM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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