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FP08 VME

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,637 mi
Last recorded189,637 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 189,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 180,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 173,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 160,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 154,703 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 143,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,510 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,982 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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FP08 VME is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FP08 VME, 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 FP08 VME registered?

FP08 VME is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is FP08 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VME shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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