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N111 CTD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 CTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 141,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,843 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,062 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,179 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,147 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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N111 CTD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N111 CTD, 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 N111 CTD registered?

N111 CTD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is N111 CTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 CTD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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