MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear brake pad wear indicator close to brake disc.
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator wire on disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower link arm upper & lower bushes have slight play/movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear brake pad wear indicator close to brake disc.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly faded (0.1 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside bonnet catch doesn't secure correctly
plastic covers fitted
plastic covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted
Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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DS08 OPE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DS08 OPE, 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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DS08 OPE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2008.
Is DS08 OPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS08 OPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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