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N80 JTC

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,135 mi
Last recorded168,135 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 JTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 168,135 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 167,932 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2024 161,436 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered with protective panels

Pass 24 Aug 2023 156,328 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 141,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 141,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 135,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,393 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides- Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire loose

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approximately 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,200 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 89,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer osr cv boot leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,186 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 48,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,254 miles

both front coil springs are slightly corroded ...

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

bodywork damaged ...

full underside of the vehicle could not be checked, i.e floor area ... due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...

Fail 6 Feb 2012 43,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

bodywork damaged ...

both front coil springs are slightly corroded ...

full underside of the vehicle could not be checked, i.e floor area ... due to plastic floor covers ...

nearside and offside inner and outer sills could not be fully checked due to plastic sill covers ...

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,213 miles

THE OLD NUMBER PLATE WAS PUT IN THE BOOT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE COSTOMER

Fail 18 Feb 2011 31,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

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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N80 JTC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N80 JTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N80 JTC registered?

N80 JTC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is N80 JTC safe to buy?

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