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M40 TJN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,862 mi
Last recorded200,862 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 200,862 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 199,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 147,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 133,884 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 120,906 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 May 2017 120,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 100,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,163 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 33,406 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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M40 TJN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M40 TJN, 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 M40 TJN registered?

M40 TJN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is M40 TJN safe to buy?

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