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HK08 WWH

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

217,526 mi
Last recorded217,526 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 217,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 208,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 200,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 189,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 180,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 175,507 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 171,668 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 165,998 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 154,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 149,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,845 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 125,316 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,447 miles

large covers fitted top engine and under vehicle

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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HK08 WWH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HK08 WWH, 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 HK08 WWH registered?

HK08 WWH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is HK08 WWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 WWH shows 16 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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