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GP08 AXV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,853 mi
Last recorded173,853 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 173,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 173,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 168,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 167,881 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 166,615 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 166,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,884 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 163,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 162,917 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

DPF warning on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,466 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 159,464 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 147,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,111 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,378 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,895 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 44,966 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 44,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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GP08 AXV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP08 AXV, 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 GP08 AXV registered?

GP08 AXV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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