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MHZ 6736

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

222,185 mi
Last recorded222,185 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 6736
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 222,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 216,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 207,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 192,239 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 169,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 169,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 147,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r + o/s/f inner wheel rims distorted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 112,412 miles

o/s inner wheel rims distorted

chip to o/s lower windscreen

chip to o/s lower windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2016 112,412 miles

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

chip to o/s lower windscreen

chip to o/s lower windscreen

o/s inner wheel rims distorted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,932 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,155 miles

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

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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MHZ 6736 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MHZ 6736, 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 MHZ 6736 registered?

MHZ 6736 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MHZ 6736 safe to buy?

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