MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Position lamp incorrect colour Both front are amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake pads worn low
Zero emissions detected
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
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Position lamp incorrect colour Both front are amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake pads worn low
Zero emissions detected
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both rear outer cv joints leaking grease
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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KV08 VXY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 KV08 VXY, 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 KV08 VXY registered?
KV08 VXY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is KV08 VXY safe to buy?
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