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GV08 RFN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,900 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 146,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,484 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,963 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,938 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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GV08 RFN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV08 RFN, 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 GV08 RFN registered?

GV08 RFN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is GV08 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 RFN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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