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HT08 HHM

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,476 mi
Last recorded166,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 166,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 152,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 140,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 128,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 124,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 14 Jul 2020 124,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 119,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,157 miles

Front number plate cracked not liable to be misread

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belt stalk outer covers damaged not affecting use or security at all

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,164 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slighty and cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slighty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,930 miles

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

both rear outer seat belt stalk casings broken but all locking and releasing ok

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,020 miles

crack in front number plate

slight play in offside steering

Fail 17 Jul 2013 77,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in front number plate

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,869 miles

crack in front number plate

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,199 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2012 68,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres uneven wear

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,955 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp lens but not affecting operation or image

nearside front tyre slight nishape inner block of tread

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in nearside headlamp lens but not affecting operation or image

nearside front tyre slight nishape inner block of tread

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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HT08 HHM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT08 HHM, 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.

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What year was HT08 HHM registered?

HT08 HHM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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