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H20 JAC

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

223,949 mi
Last recorded223,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JAC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 223,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 213,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 200,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 195,117 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 183,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 183,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 174,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 165,462 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,041 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,273 miles

Nearside Front Ball Joint

Nearside Front Both Arms

Fail 22 Apr 2017 122,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball Joint

Nearside Front Both Arms

Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 75,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,925 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,788 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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H20 JAC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H20 JAC, 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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H20 JAC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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