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FE08 XLR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,988 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,752 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,323 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,880 miles

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

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,052 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,510 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn very low

Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,510 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn very low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 59,915 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 18,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,718 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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FE08 XLR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE08 XLR, 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 FE08 XLR registered?

FE08 XLR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FE08 XLR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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