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J6 TNP

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,528 mi
Last recorded129,528 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 117,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 92,956 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,779 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2018 85,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 70,552 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,482 miles

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

advise cuts in n/s rear tyre

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise cut in n/s rear tyre

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 47,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,307 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,106 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outter edge

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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J6 TNP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J6 TNP, 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 J6 TNP registered?

J6 TNP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is J6 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 TNP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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