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M300 UNN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 UNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 111,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 102,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle slightly corroded

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,076 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,693 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 77,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner egde & worn to 3mm size 245/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge size 275/30zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & worn to 3mm size 245/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge size 275/30zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,338 miles

all tyres have minor damage to the outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres have minor damage to the outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not exposing cords. 245/35zr19

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to test some items.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30zr19 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30zr19 (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge.275/30zr19xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not exposing cords. 245/35zr19

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge.275/30zr19 (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to test some items.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,927 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)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords.

rear brake pads appear low.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 48,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords.

rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,869 miles

both front tyres are starting to split on the inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2014 41,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are starting to split on the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,668 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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M300 UNN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M300 UNN, 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 M300 UNN registered?

M300 UNN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is M300 UNN safe to buy?

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