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FD08 UCT

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,746 mi
Last recorded87,746 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 87,410 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 85,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,539 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorating, both sides

Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP CONDENSATED ON INSIDE OF LENS (REQS. NEW LAMP) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON WALLS PLUS SPLIT ON TREAD SHOWING CORDS SIZE 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON WALLS AND TREAD PLUS TYRES LOW ON TREAD (3MM) SIZE 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,174 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,432 miles

tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,056 miles

front disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,370 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 64,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,864 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,306 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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FD08 UCT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UCT, 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 FD08 UCT registered?

FD08 UCT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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