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EF08 OMZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

231,070 mi
Last recorded231,070 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 231,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [and wearing uneven] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 222,093 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 222,062 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2023 211,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 204,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 195,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 189,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 179,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 169,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 160,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 148,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,090 miles

near side front tyre has acut in the tread but not showing the ply cords

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,806 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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EF08 OMZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF08 OMZ, 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 EF08 OMZ registered?

EF08 OMZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is EF08 OMZ safe to buy?

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