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K9 HBL

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,125 mi
Last recorded115,125 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 HBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,125 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 115,125 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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,756 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 108,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 84,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 79,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,374 miles

offside rear tyre showing early signs of wear on inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,615 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 25,614 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)

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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K9 HBL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K9 HBL, 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 K9 HBL registered?

K9 HBL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is K9 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 HBL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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