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N111 JNW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,529 mi
Last recorded100,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,529 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear diff leak

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,307 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,648 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,912 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,205 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,720 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 JNW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JNW, 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 JNW registered?

N111 JNW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is N111 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 JNW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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