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MW57 XTF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,575 mi
Last recorded247,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 247,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 229,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit / worn inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2019 216,368 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing one edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil residue around engine bay

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Dec 2018 190,819 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 190,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 171,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 171,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 151,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 126,195 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 105,867 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 105,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 96,998 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 86,221 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 72,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 63,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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MW57 XTF 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW57 XTF, 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 MW57 XTF registered?

MW57 XTF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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