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G8 AMT

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,487 mi
Last recorded141,487 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 AMT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 141,487 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 104,903 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 99,623 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,314 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread down to cords, not in excess of limit

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,100 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,215 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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G8 AMT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G8 AMT, 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 G8 AMT registered?

G8 AMT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is G8 AMT safe to buy?

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