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MO08 RZE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,560 mi
Last recorded180,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO08 RZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 180,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 173,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,111 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 148,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight rear diff oil leak

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2019 148,101 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight rear diff oil leak

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 81,371 miles

child seats fitted

foreign object inside nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to O/S/R seat.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2014 61,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 45,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 45,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,334 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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MO08 RZE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MO08 RZE, 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 MO08 RZE registered?

MO08 RZE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is MO08 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO08 RZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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