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JP04 MAD

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,726 mi
Last recorded222,726 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP04 MAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 222,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front angle eye side light not working but additional side lights working

pad warning light on dash

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2022 209,083 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 196,661 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 196,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 192,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 192,624 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 185,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 172,209 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 172,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,247 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 135,247 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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JP04 MAD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JP04 MAD, 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 JP04 MAD registered?

JP04 MAD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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