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EK08 SYR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,029 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,145 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,182 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,350 miles

o/s/r tyre deep cut in side wall

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre lump in side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,828 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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EK08 SYR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 SYR, 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 EK08 SYR registered?

EK08 SYR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EK08 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SYR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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