MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front A couple of small chips to windscreen, not to excess.
Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall, not to excess.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFF SIDE REAR BIFF SEAL NOT TO EXCESS
nail in off side 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)
Recommend both rear tyres replaced.
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 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 EA08 JFO, 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 EA08 JFO registered?
EA08 JFO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2008.
Is EA08 JFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA08 JFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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