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H9 ALC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,738 mi
Last recorded102,738 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 ALC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 102,738 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 95,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to de-laminate along the top edge and down through a number (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing/bald on the inner edge/should (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 89,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 80,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 73,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,369 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,543 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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H9 ALC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H9 ALC, 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

How do I check the history of H9 ALC?

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What year was H9 ALC registered?

H9 ALC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is H9 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 ALC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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