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FG08 WNX

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 230,988 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 230,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 200,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 162,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 131,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,161 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 87,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,279 miles

inbalance on front brakes ,on limit

Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 WNX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG08 WNX, 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 FG08 WNX registered?

FG08 WNX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FG08 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 WNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG08 WNX have outstanding finance?

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