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K7 DLO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,596 mi
Last recorded169,596 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 DLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 169,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 160,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 151,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 140,516 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 128,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,705 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,424 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 63,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,962 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,435 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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K7 DLO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K7 DLO, 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 K7 DLO registered?

K7 DLO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is K7 DLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 DLO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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