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GJ08 VGA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,952 mi
Last recorded87,952 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VGA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GJ08 VGA, 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 GJ08 VGA registered?

GJ08 VGA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is GJ08 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 VGA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ08 VGA have outstanding finance?

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