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M50 MWJ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,240 mi
Last recorded202,240 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 MWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 202,240 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 202,240 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 192,598 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 14 Aug 2025 192,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2024 182,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 171,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 171,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 148,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 132,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,798 miles

Nearside Wiper blade is split

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

Rear Tyres are wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,269 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,662 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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M50 MWJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M50 MWJ, 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 M50 MWJ registered?

M50 MWJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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