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JC08 MSC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,724 mi
Last recorded61,724 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC08 MSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,724 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 57,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,427 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,333 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,158 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 42,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 26,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,184 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,059 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

o/s body damage

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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JC08 MSC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JC08 MSC, 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 JC08 MSC registered?

JC08 MSC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is JC08 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC08 MSC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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