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L36 SPW

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,525 mi
Last recorded169,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 SPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 169,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 163,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,009 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,947 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 125,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge and has cuts in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber couping (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,223 miles

Offside Rear non runflat tyre fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 175,665 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 175,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge,245-40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,863 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

Fail 31 May 2016 89,849 miles

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

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

Pass 28 May 2015 79,602 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 79,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 112,239 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,707 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,706 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,946 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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L36 SPW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L36 SPW, 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 L36 SPW registered?

L36 SPW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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