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FL08 GUD

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

260,497 mi
Last recorded260,497 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 260,497 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 205,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 205,125 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 172,613 miles

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 6 Sep 2021 153,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,621 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 112,061 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,676 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush chalked (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,921 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)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 31 Oct 2016 96,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,920 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 80,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,693 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SHOWING A FAULT

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,694 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 GUD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GUD, 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 FL08 GUD registered?

FL08 GUD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FL08 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 GUD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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