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GP08 KXT

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 KXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2023 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 98,783 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazzard switch is operated (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazzard switch is operated (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,825 miles

Nearside Front jack pad missing

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Aug 2020 87,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front jack pad missing

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,488 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 74,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,643 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cut on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on side wall

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,120 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,266 miles

Nearside Front jack locating point block missing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 35,266 miles

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

Nearside Front jack locating point block missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,250 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST [THIS IS NOT A FAULT ]

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 KXT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KXT, 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 GP08 KXT registered?

GP08 KXT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GP08 KXT safe to buy?

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