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FV08 XEL

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

220,148 mi
Last recorded220,148 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 220,148 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2023 186,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 173,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 156,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,077 miles

Offside Rear Drive Shaft Boot Not Split But Grease Leaking Out

Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive Shaft Boot Not Split But Grease Leaking Out

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,862 miles

under tray very wet under engine maybe oil?

wiper blades very poor

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,570 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,625 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

undertrays fitted obstructing view of various components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

undertrays fitted obstructing view of various components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,918 miles

Emissons to clean to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,775 miles

Emissons to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,798 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,596 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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FV08 XEL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV08 XEL, 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 FV08 XEL registered?

FV08 XEL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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