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GJ08 TSU

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,272 mi
Last recorded108,272 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 TSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 108,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 87,112 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 70,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 58,699 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 55,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 30,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,425 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 15,860 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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GJ08 TSU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GJ08 TSU, 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 GJ08 TSU registered?

GJ08 TSU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is GJ08 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 TSU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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