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HY08 KXT

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,724 mi
Last recorded120,724 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 120,724 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2026 120,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,087 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,532 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,767 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,411 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,508 miles

Nearside & Offside rear child seat fitted unable to check seatbelts

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,666 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,790 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,814 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 KXT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HY08 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

HY08 KXT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is HY08 KXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 KXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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