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MF08 OAM

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,510 mi
Last recorded202,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 OAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 202,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 196,011 miles

grease leak from nearside rear drive shaft gaiter area

parking brake efficiency on limit - 16%

under body trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 188,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror Glass Slightly Deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 175,080 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 175,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 155,984 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Sep 2016 155,984 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 138,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,592 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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MF08 OAM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF08 OAM, 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 MF08 OAM registered?

MF08 OAM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is MF08 OAM safe to buy?

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