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HIL 6994

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

206,583 mi
Last recorded206,583 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 6994
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 206,583 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 206,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 190,810 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 190,807 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 182,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 181,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 181,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 180,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 180,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 179,707 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 176,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 168,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,306 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 78,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,484 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)

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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HIL 6994 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey 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 HIL 6994, 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 HIL 6994 registered?

HIL 6994 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is HIL 6994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 6994 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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