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M17 TSX

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 141,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 139,976 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 138,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 135,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 114,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 107,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,128 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,128 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,895 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,540 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre wall badly cut

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,745 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)

Pass 11 May 2012 45,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,047 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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M17 TSX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M17 TSX, 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 M17 TSX registered?

M17 TSX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is M17 TSX safe to buy?

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