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GD08 DTN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,340 mi
Last recorded203,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 203,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 192,774 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 182,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 182,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,075 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 172,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 144,517 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,559 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,779 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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GD08 DTN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GD08 DTN, 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 GD08 DTN registered?

GD08 DTN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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