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KV08 MFN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,918 mi
Last recorded199,918 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 199,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 192,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 182,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,624 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 151,993 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 151,993 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,565 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,889 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,868 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,920 miles

n/s front day time light inop

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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KV08 MFN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV08 MFN, 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 KV08 MFN registered?

KV08 MFN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KV08 MFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 MFN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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