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FN08 MTU

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,806 mi
Last recorded161,806 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 MTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 161,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 149,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre edges worn (2255017

Fail 26 Aug 2022 146,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear tyre edges worn (2255017

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,879 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner insecure

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,861 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due too headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner insecure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 129,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing uneven/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking/ on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 129,038 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear 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 both sides inner faces very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing uneven/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking/ on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,734 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides require immediate attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

particulate filter warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread down to cords mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides require immediate attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

particulate filter warning light on

Pass 3 May 2018 119,920 miles

Rear discs corroded + pitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 119,920 miles

Rear discs corroded + pitted

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2017 115,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre close to limt

Pass 17 Apr 2016 103,185 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 20 Apr 2015 95,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,772 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,404 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,836 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges .

front number plate starting to de laminate

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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FN08 MTU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FN08 MTU, 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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FN08 MTU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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