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MA06 ADA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 ADA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,141 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 131,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad retaining clip damaged (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brakr pad retaining clip damaged (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 130,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 114,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,806 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,942 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,440 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 39,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn on outer edge and the cords are just starting to be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE heavily worn on outer edge and getting close to wear bars

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,104 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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MA06 ADA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA06 ADA, 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 MA06 ADA registered?

MA06 ADA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is MA06 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 ADA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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