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EJ08 SNK

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 158,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,401 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 136,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 129,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 122,759 miles

Hand brake lever high but holds

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 115,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,137 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,583 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,753 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seat fitted n/s/r preventing inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,283 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,298 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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EJ08 SNK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ08 SNK, 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

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What year was EJ08 SNK registered?

EJ08 SNK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is EJ08 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 SNK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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