MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake lever has slight travel
Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r/ (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r/ (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake excessively binding o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm likely to become detached o/s/r/ suspension arm balljoint excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
stonechip in screen.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
stonechip in screen.
Both Rear tyres worn to around 4mm.
Front brake pads 3-4mm.
N/s/f tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 UBU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 GF08 UBU, 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 UBU registered?
GF08 UBU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is GF08 UBU safe to buy?
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