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M525 ARK

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,257 mi
Last recorded156,257 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 ARK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 156,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear suspension air bags slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 143,609 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear suspension air bags slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 121,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,549 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,548 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,785 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm front mounting bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm front mounting bush heavily deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 91,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,067 miles

both rear wishbone front bushes starting to split out

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

front discs corroded and worn inner face to limit

under trays fitted some components not checked

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wishbone front bushes starting to split out

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

front discs corroded and worn inner face to limit

under trays fitted some components not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,663 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,813 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,813 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,514 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,850 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads nearing pad sensors

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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M525 ARK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M525 ARK, 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 M525 ARK registered?

M525 ARK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M525 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 ARK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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