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G8 RKO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

228,162 mi
Last recorded228,162 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RKO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 228,162 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - front bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2024 218,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - front bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Oct 2023 210,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 316,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 183,000 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - n/s JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 172,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 158,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 104,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,977 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 86,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/ mirror damaged corner

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 RKO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 RKO, 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 G8 RKO registered?

G8 RKO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is G8 RKO safe to buy?

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