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GP57 ZWL

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 141,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 141,500 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 132,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 123,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 110,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,692 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 102,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,792 miles

windscreen wiper linkage deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,791 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,923 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,923 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,673 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,394 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,465 miles

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 ZWL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP57 ZWL, 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 GP57 ZWL registered?

GP57 ZWL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is GP57 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 ZWL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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