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J44 ABV

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 ABV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,178 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,945 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,440 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 64,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,259 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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J44 ABV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J44 ABV, 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 J44 ABV registered?

J44 ABV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is J44 ABV safe to buy?

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