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GF08 FGZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,144 mi
Last recorded226,144 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 226,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 213,245 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 202,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 202,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 196,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower suspension arm inner forward rubber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 188,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass deteriorating on edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside lower suspension arm inner forward mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 173,013 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 173,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 157,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 157,456 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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,869 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 118,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,972 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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GF08 FGZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF08 FGZ, 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 GF08 FGZ registered?

GF08 FGZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GF08 FGZ safe to buy?

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