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HV08 NXA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,333 mi
Last recorded137,333 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 NXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 137,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 124,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,990 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear seat belts not checked. child seats present..seat covered..

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,614 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,945 miles

Emissions too clean to gain reading

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

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 NXA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV08 NXA, 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 HV08 NXA registered?

HV08 NXA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is HV08 NXA safe to buy?

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