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HK08 ZDR

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZDR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 118,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 115,570 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,709 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,845 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre worn heavly on outter edge

under trays and under body shields fitted

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 ZDR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

HK08 ZDR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is HK08 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 ZDR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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