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ET57 EBA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,118 mi
Last recorded152,118 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 EBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 152,118 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 132,612 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 132,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 124,268 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 124,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,795 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,795 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 105,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,536 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 96,462 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread area

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,662 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,418 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,403 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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ET57 EBA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET57 EBA, 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 ET57 EBA registered?

ET57 EBA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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