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JC02 SYD

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC02 SYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,550 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 121,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 117,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 90,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 65,781 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,513 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,035 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,308 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 31,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,195 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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JC02 SYD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JC02 SYD, 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 JC02 SYD registered?

JC02 SYD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is JC02 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC02 SYD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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