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DR53 BAL

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 BAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 47,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,394 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 37,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,993 miles

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 33,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,820 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,906 miles

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,142 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords visible

Fail 20 Dec 2013 25,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords visible

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,632 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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DR53 BAL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DR53 BAL, 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 DR53 BAL registered?

DR53 BAL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is DR53 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR53 BAL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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