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HX08 FWM

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,171 mi
Last recorded115,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 FWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,085 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,602 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,690 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,952 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and entire under side of vehicle covered in plastic.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,526 miles

nearside frontis wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,543 miles

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

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

under cover's fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,060 miles

Os front shock is weeping

Propshaft rubber joint is perishing at front

Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 245/40/18y (4.1.D.1b)

Os front shock is weeping

Propshaft rubber joint is perishing at front

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,465 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,149 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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HX08 FWM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HX08 FWM, 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 HX08 FWM registered?

HX08 FWM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is HX08 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX08 FWM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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