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J21 RYN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,723 mi
Last recorded163,723 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 RYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 163,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 149,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 132,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

Fail 13 Jun 2022 113,650 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass poor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust reading 0.02 too clean for print out

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,121 miles

Offside Front mirror glass poor

Offside Rear drive shaft boot slight leak of grease

exhaust reading 0.01 too clean for print out

Fail 17 Jun 2021 105,121 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front mirror glass poor

Offside Rear drive shaft boot slight leak of grease

exhaust reading 0.01 too clean for print out

Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 99,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre sidewall as slight damage

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,649 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,593 miles

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

brake warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,003 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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J21 RYN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 J21 RYN, 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 J21 RYN registered?

J21 RYN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is J21 RYN safe to buy?

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