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FD08 NMJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction arrow facing rear (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction arrow facing rear. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,770 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,088 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,357 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,095 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,636 miles

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

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

both front and rear nearside and offside tyres showing signs of craking

rear tyres 2mm tred

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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FD08 NMJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD08 NMJ, 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 FD08 NMJ registered?

FD08 NMJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FD08 NMJ safe to buy?

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