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GP57 UHO

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,703 mi
Last recorded189,703 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 UHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 189,703 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 189,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 175,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 175,005 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,238 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 147,212 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 147,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,129 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 137,725 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,596 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,429 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 87,429 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,383 miles

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

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

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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GP57 UHO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP57 UHO, 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 GP57 UHO registered?

GP57 UHO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GP57 UHO safe to buy?

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