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EN08 ZCL

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,442 mi
Last recorded226,442 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 226,442 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 199,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 193,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 188,030 miles

Full engine and floor pan under trays fitted not allowing full under side inspection

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 174,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,245 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,041 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30 19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - 245/35 19

Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 127,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,311 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

advise screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,858 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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EN08 ZCL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN08 ZCL, 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 EN08 ZCL registered?

EN08 ZCL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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