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M16 FFN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,019 mi
Last recorded153,019 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 FFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,019 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,004 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manufactures under trays and under trays on vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2021 134,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

manufactures under trays and under trays on vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 130,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,380 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 118,380 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plate incorrect spacing between letters and number (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 99,636 miles

Front front wipers smear

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear has nail in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,061 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,842 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,740 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,500 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 39,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,481 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,898 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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M16 FFN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 M16 FFN, 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 M16 FFN registered?

M16 FFN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is M16 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 FFN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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