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MV08 KOE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,303 mi
Last recorded162,303 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 KOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 162,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 152,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 141,806 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 127,590 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,607 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,335 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,565 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KOE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MV08 KOE, 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 MV08 KOE registered?

MV08 KOE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 KOE shows 18 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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