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DS08 OPE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,780 mi
Last recorded190,780 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 OPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 190,780 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2022 190,755 miles

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.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 181,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in zone a area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 181,658 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 169,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,545 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 156,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,208 miles

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,291 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 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.

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