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GY08 MJV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,218 mi
Last recorded149,218 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 149,218 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil lesk

Fail 29 Dec 2022 149,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

rear diff oil lesk

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,744 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 126,771 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,512 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,503 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,466 miles

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

Oil leak

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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GY08 MJV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY08 MJV, 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 GY08 MJV registered?

GY08 MJV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GY08 MJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 MJV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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