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FE57 GOH

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 GOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 131,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,126 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 119,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,863 miles

Engine tray fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure under tray missing, wheel arch trims loose ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Bumper insecure under tray missing, wheel arch trims loose ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,221 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre low tread and raised tread on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,532 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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FE57 GOH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FE57 GOH, 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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FE57 GOH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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