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KU08 UJF

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 67,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,900 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing al 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 63,626 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 56,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,158 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,665 miles

front grill damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front grill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,105 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,348 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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KU08 UJF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KU08 UJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 UJF registered?

KU08 UJF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is KU08 UJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 UJF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 UJF have outstanding finance?

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