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GP08 DKD

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 146,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 130,541 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 122,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 106,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT HEAVILY WORN >>> NEW ADVISED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,853 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R 2.2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R 2.7mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,853 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

Headlamp aim too high reset (1.8)

Side repeater not working O/S (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R 2.2mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R 2.7mm >>> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,085 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre starting to perish and crack in inner side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,323 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SOME CUTS IN TREAD

O/S/F TYRE HAS SOME CUTS IN TREAD

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,294 miles

nsf and osf tyres damaged walls no cord showing

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 DKD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GP08 DKD, 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 DKD registered?

GP08 DKD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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