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MV08 FFC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,189 mi
Last recorded156,189 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 FFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 156,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight crack

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 148,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EMISSION NOT TESTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 125,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 94,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,002 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,015 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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MV08 FFC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV08 FFC, 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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MV08 FFC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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