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F1 GCY

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 GCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 89,495 miles

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

underside of jeep is rusty ad covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2025 121,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 121,813 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 86,779 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2024 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 84,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,483 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 71,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,405 miles

engine under tray damp

Pass 17 May 2021 67,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 65,514 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 61,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

vehicle sills and chassis have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,955 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED BUT READING WAS 0.00

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,754 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,968 miles

both front discs lipped on inner surface

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,185 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,185 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,865 miles

emissions to clean to trigger machine

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,537 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2009 13,841 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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F1 GCY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 F1 GCY, 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 F1 GCY registered?

F1 GCY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is F1 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 GCY shows 39 tests with a 87.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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