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GK08 RLV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,626 mi
Last recorded167,626 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 RLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 167,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,979 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 152,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,489 miles

emission not detected

Fail 4 Feb 2016 137,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emission not detected

Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,213 miles

Both front tyres tread edges,little low,225/50/17

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,745 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

passed emissions 0.00

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

passed emissions 0.00

front discs little worn

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 97,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tracking is out?

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 97,207 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tracking is out?

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,521 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C.

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

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

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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GK08 RLV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK08 RLV, 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 GK08 RLV registered?

GK08 RLV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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