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MK08 WYR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,164 mi
Last recorded161,164 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 161,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 160,726 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 135,700 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 140,063 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 134,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,790 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,511 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,684 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft has a slight leaking of grease

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,138 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,241 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,241 miles

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

nsr outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,955 miles

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

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 WYR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WYR, 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 MK08 WYR registered?

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

Is MK08 WYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 WYR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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