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MJ08 NUU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 NUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot on inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covered by undertrays

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot on inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,095 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,495 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,807 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,413 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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MJ08 NUU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MJ08 NUU, 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 MJ08 NUU registered?

MJ08 NUU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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