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MT57 UAO

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,352 mi
Last recorded168,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 UAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 168,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 162,430 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2019 162,428 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front stone chips windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2019 162,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,624 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 139,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 117,900 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 109,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,851 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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MT57 UAO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT57 UAO, 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 MT57 UAO registered?

MT57 UAO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is MT57 UAO safe to buy?

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