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MK08 VZA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,799 mi
Last recorded158,799 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 158,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 139,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,573 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 110,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 80,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,063 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f jacking block missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,806 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f jacking block missing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2011 31,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside 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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MK08 VZA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK08 VZA, 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 MK08 VZA registered?

MK08 VZA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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