MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
undertrays fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake cable has restricted free movement need adjustment (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected drop link (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel inner contaminated with greeze
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
UNDER TRAYS +ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 ZSZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 MK08 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?
MK08 ZSZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is MK08 ZSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 ZSZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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