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FG08 ANF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ANF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 89,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,106 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 82,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot has small tear still preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,847 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 55,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 45,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,530 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,404 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FG08 ANF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG08 ANF, 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

How do I check the history of FG08 ANF?

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What year was FG08 ANF registered?

FG08 ANF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 ANF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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