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DS08 VXF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

218,301 mi
Last recorded218,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 218,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 202,065 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 202,065 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 191,608 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 191,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 182,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 182,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 172,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 172,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 156,873 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 156,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 141,939 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 141,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2015 111,281 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2014 93,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,240 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged and touching exhaust

OSF bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust heat shield damaged and touching exhaust

OSF bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,974 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 VXF 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 56.5%.

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 VXF, 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 DS08 VXF registered?

DS08 VXF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DS08 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VXF shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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