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GU08 KGG

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,043 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 111,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,123 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,123 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,244 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,240 miles

engine man lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,099 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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GU08 KGG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU08 KGG, 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 GU08 KGG registered?

GU08 KGG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is GU08 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 KGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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