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DUG 193T

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,247 mi
Last recorded170,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUG 193T
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 170,247 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Jun 2024 169,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 May 2023 165,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 May 2022 157,951 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 May 2022 157,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jun 2021 151,723 miles

Nearside side repeater lower intensity than offside

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front side lamps flicker on first engine start

Pass 4 May 2020 145,025 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,215 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 May 2019 140,149 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,673 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,243 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 May 2016 126,145 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 May 2016 126,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,619 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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DUG 193T is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DUG 193T, 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 DUG 193T registered?

DUG 193T is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DUG 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUG 193T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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