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KK57 APO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,619 mi
Last recorded213,619 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 APO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 213,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 209,194 miles

Central Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable play in rubber dounut (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 209,194 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification strut touching wheel and tyre, causing damage to tyre (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged caused by coilover (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable play in rubber dounut (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 205,403 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 205,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 202,063 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 202,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 197,390 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 197,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 191,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 172,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 158,919 miles

NSF tyre wearing thin on the edges

Fail 4 Apr 2014 158,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NSF tyre wearing thin on the edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 144,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 123,122 miles

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

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

advise o/s rear tyre has a nail in inner tread wall and sidewall

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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KK57 APO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KK57 APO, 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 KK57 APO registered?

KK57 APO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KK57 APO safe to buy?

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