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HV08 DMU

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

239,574 mi
Last recorded239,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 239,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 235,318 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front brake hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both front suspension arm thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rear brake hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 235,311 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front brake hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in both front suspension arm thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rear brake hoses are deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 229,529 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 221,015 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses are deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 221,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses are deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses are deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 214,803 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 208,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 204,015 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 196,435 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 191,010 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 191,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 181,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 172,313 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 160,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 160,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,835 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,970 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edge and low tread

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HV08 DMU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV08 DMU, 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 HV08 DMU registered?

HV08 DMU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is HV08 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 DMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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