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MH04 HAR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,697 mi
Last recorded142,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 HAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,697 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 135,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,005 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,337 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 109,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,600 miles

screen damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

screen damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,369 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,621 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,176 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 50,143 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges advise

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,423 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,836 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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MH04 HAR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MH04 HAR, 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

How do I check the history of MH04 HAR?

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What year was MH04 HAR registered?

MH04 HAR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is MH04 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH04 HAR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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