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GX08 FZE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,218 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not catching on o/s bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from DPF may cause issues (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin maybe?? pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 114,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not catching on o/s bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from DPF may cause issues (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin maybe?? pad light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,312 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,073 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspetcion

Pass 1 May 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald inner edge - sidewall slightly deformed but not within MOT criterior (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing lower inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 42,949 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 38,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,518 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,094 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,888 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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GX08 FZE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX08 FZE, 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 GX08 FZE registered?

GX08 FZE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GX08 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 FZE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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