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M5 OGD

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,290 mi
Last recorded160,290 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 160,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 150,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 149,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 149,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,603 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 137,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,900 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,039 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,590 miles

both front tyres beginning to crack on outer walls

Pass 23 Dec 2015 69,397 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,375 miles

front and rear brake pads needs checking

Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake pads needs checking

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,750 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,806 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 41,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 31 Jan 2011 25,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M5 OGD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol 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 M5 OGD, 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 M5 OGD registered?

M5 OGD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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