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FM08 SOE

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2018 183,472 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 173,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 161,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 153,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 144,139 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,360 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,136 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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FM08 SOE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM08 SOE, 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 FM08 SOE registered?

FM08 SOE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is FM08 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 SOE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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