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MT08 JUA

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,396 mi
Last recorded123,396 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 JUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 123,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 119,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear void of tread on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel rim has heavy cosmetic damage

Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,779 miles

child seat fitted @ nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2016 112,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted @ nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2015 104,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2014 95,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,241 miles

rear tyre tread slightly mis-shaped on inner tread.

Pass 11 May 2012 69,861 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 54,429 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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MT08 JUA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT08 JUA, 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 MT08 JUA registered?

MT08 JUA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is MT08 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 JUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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