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MX57 ZCN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,281 mi
Last recorded171,281 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 171,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 164,183 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 164,181 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp detached

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 156,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 151,530 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 151,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 145,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP ADRIFT

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,763 miles

nearside front fog light missing

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

nearside front fog light missing

Fail 2 Mar 2020 139,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

nearside front fog light missing

Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,089 miles

Nearside Front Fog missing

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only 16% Performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 134,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only 16% Performance (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

bulb warning light on dash - nearside front fog light fallen behind bumper

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,385 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn both edges

nearside rear tyre low

nearside steering inner rack joint slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,993 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn both edges

nearside rear tyre low

nearside steering inner rack joint slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 92,043 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

h/brake stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,154 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,154 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 64,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,645 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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MX57 ZCN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX57 ZCN, 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 MX57 ZCN registered?

MX57 ZCN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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