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FL08 BXZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,090 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 114,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket l.e.d. bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket l.e.d. bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 110,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 110,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,138 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 105,034 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 105,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has tear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 97,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 92,751 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 82,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,930 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,814 miles

front wiperblades streaky

light corrosion on all brake discs

nsf tyre ripping/damaging the inner edge of tread patten

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front wiperblades streaky

light corrosion on all brake discs

nsf tyre ripping/damaging the inner edge of tread patten

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,815 miles

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

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

bot front tyre 3.5mm om immer edges

kerb damage on nsr tyre outer side wall

light corosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,361 miles

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 28 Mar 2011 33,489 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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FL08 BXZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL08 BXZ, 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 FL08 BXZ registered?

FL08 BXZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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