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HY08 HAE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,931 mi
Last recorded173,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 173,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 158,060 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 146,089 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 146,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 65,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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HY08 HAE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY08 HAE, 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 HY08 HAE registered?

HY08 HAE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HY08 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 HAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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