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KW08 NFW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,740 mi
Last recorded171,740 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 NFW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 171,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 171,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 169,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 165,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 150,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 133,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 118,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,862 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,655 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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KW08 NFW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KW08 NFW, 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

How do I check the history of KW08 NFW?

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What year was KW08 NFW registered?

KW08 NFW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is KW08 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 NFW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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