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MBZ 810

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,403 mi
Last recorded188,403 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 810
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 188,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 188,403 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 186,327 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 186,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 177,896 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 177,896 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 174,174 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT CASINGS (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERNEATH HAS COVERS

Fail 20 Feb 2020 174,174 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT CASINGS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

UNDERNEATH HAS COVERS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 164,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 158,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 113,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,319 miles

small cuts to tyre outer walls

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,300 miles

smoke too clean to get read out

Fail 25 Nov 2011 90,098 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,098 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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MBZ 810 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MBZ 810, 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 MBZ 810 registered?

MBZ 810 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is MBZ 810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 810 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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