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J300 NNR

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,569 mi
Last recorded124,569 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 NNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 124,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 193,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 116,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,456 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,446 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 102,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,349 miles

under trays fitted and side sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,090 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre has cut but no to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,526 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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J300 NNR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J300 NNR, 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 J300 NNR registered?

J300 NNR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J300 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 NNR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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