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JM08 DAN

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM08 DAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 121,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 99,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 93,854 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 87,018 miles

Front both sides discs worn lipped

Pass 4 May 2016 77,777 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 11 May 2015 71,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2014 62,652 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 47,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,865 miles

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

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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JM08 DAN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black 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 JM08 DAN, 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 JM08 DAN registered?

JM08 DAN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is JM08 DAN safe to buy?

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