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HJ08 RWE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,511 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 146,125 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,151 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,810 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,655 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,999 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,937 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,635 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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HJ08 RWE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 RWE, 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 HJ08 RWE registered?

HJ08 RWE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HJ08 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 RWE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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