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HV08 UNS

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,169 mi
Last recorded177,169 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 177,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 177,169 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 173,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 173,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 167,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 167,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 160,524 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 160,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,729 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

diesel to clean for test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,338 miles

both sides front tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

underbody covers fitted

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 UNS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

HV08 UNS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HV08 UNS safe to buy?

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