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K123 JDL

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 JDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 49,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,645 miles

3 tyres ten years old

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,808 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,903 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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K123 JDL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K123 JDL, 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 K123 JDL registered?

K123 JDL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is K123 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 JDL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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