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EY08 WZJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,350 mi
Last recorded211,350 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 WZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 211,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 209,732 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 209,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 188,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 188,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 160,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 138,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 119,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,781 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre worn at shoulders

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,570 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 83,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,029 miles

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,933 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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EY08 WZJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY08 WZJ, 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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EY08 WZJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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