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DS08 EKR

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 88,188 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,739 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,739 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,635 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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DS08 EKR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DS08 EKR, 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 DS08 EKR registered?

DS08 EKR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is DS08 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 EKR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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