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HY08 HBA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

263,838 mi
Last recorded263,838 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 HBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 263,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 255,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 250,823 miles

Offside Rear suspentionarm f/bush deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2023 250,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear suspentionarm f/bush deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2022 244,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 244,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 235,023 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 235,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 225,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 211,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 195,596 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 195,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 181,186 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 161,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,726 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,302 miles

various minor chips to front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2013 110,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,067 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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HY08 HBA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 HY08 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

HY08 HBA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HY08 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 HBA 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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