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DX57 WJO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,235 mi
Last recorded198,235 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 WJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 198,235 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 191,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 183,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 176,954 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 176,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 168,189 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,589 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 159,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 142,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,807 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken,rear box still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine oil leaks ??

Front brake discs, worn.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,411 miles

Both front tyres have started to bald on the outer tread edges

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 is at 1.6mm (Legal wear limit)

Nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm (legal wear limit) and the inner tread edge shoulder has worn bald and almost through to the cords

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,202 miles

Both front tyres, tread worn low on edges.

Off side front tyre as been repaired on outer adge.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,339 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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DX57 WJO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DX57 WJO, 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 DX57 WJO registered?

DX57 WJO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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