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MJ08 KGX

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 137,864 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 137,860 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 135,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,262 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

service brake just met requirements

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,594 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,064 miles

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 117,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper split slightly.

slight cuts in both nearside tyre outer sidewalls.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,890 miles

Advise centre seat belt buckle cover missing,still working.

Advise cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall,not to ply/cords.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,466 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MJ08 KGX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ08 KGX, 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 MJ08 KGX registered?

MJ08 KGX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 KGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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