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FY57 FKO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,126 mi
Last recorded157,126 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,156 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside+offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 127,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 127,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,692 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 75,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 63,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,001 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

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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FY57 FKO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY57 FKO, 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 FY57 FKO registered?

FY57 FKO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is FY57 FKO safe to buy?

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