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HV08 RBU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

215,635 mi
Last recorded215,635 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 215,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 194,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 186,330 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 186,328 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 182,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 288,361 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencers not fitted slightly noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,704 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn close to wear bar indicators and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no exhaust silencers fitted, slightly noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2019 173,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 170,089 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 170,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to the chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour o/s/f and n/s/f (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 166,654 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Service light displayed.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 166,653 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Service light displayed.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 155,670 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

service light on

Fail 13 Aug 2016 155,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

service light on

Pass 4 Aug 2015 144,808 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 144,747 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,427 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,764 miles

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 RBU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

HV08 RBU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HV08 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 RBU 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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