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MM08 OSR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,196 mi
Last recorded135,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 OSR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 135,196 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,294 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 193,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted hard to see (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,324 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,479 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,708 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,671 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,904 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,941 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,196 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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MM08 OSR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MM08 OSR, 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 MM08 OSR registered?

MM08 OSR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is MM08 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 OSR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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