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HN08 EEP

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,308 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,875 miles

zero admissions

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

zero admissions

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,583 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,578 miles

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

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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HN08 EEP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN08 EEP, 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 HN08 EEP registered?

HN08 EEP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is HN08 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 EEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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