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HD57 GKG

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,310 mi
Last recorded191,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 GKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 191,310 miles

Front Advise front headlamps tinted yellow

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner main bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 186,975 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 186,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 178,588 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 178,588 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,461 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 175,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 172,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,097 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 168,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 160,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 151,924 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 151,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 142,453 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 142,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,175 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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HD57 GKG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD57 GKG, 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 HD57 GKG registered?

HD57 GKG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is HD57 GKG safe to buy?

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