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HY08 KXH

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,847 mi
Last recorded119,847 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 119,847 miles

Chips to screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight play to steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2026 119,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STERRING Rack excessive play and lift (2.3 (a) (i))

Chips to screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 111,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temperary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,328 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,334 miles

Centre seat belt holder faulty

Parking brake has slight travel

Under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,694 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 47,694 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 30,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,353 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 KXH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 KXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 KXH registered?

HY08 KXH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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