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E19 DGB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 DGB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 90,887 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 58,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,374 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 53,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,404 miles

nearside front tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,164 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,194 miles

both nearside tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,728 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 37,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,438 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,545 miles

low emmiter no emission print out

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,096 miles

low emissions no print out

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low emissions no print out

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

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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E19 DGB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E19 DGB, 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

How do I check the history of E19 DGB?

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What year was E19 DGB registered?

E19 DGB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is E19 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 DGB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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