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HG08 VLV

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 153,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 135,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 135,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,605 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,337 miles

front tyres smooth on edges and heavily perished

Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,260 miles

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

front tyres smooth on edges and heavily perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,550 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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HG08 VLV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG08 VLV, 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 HG08 VLV registered?

HG08 VLV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is HG08 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 VLV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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