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N8 GFM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,690 mi
Last recorded188,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 GFM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 188,690 miles

Undertray Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 188,623 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 285,251 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2021 285,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2020 167,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (borderline failure) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 158,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 148,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 135,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,210 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,404 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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N8 GFM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N8 GFM, 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 N8 GFM registered?

N8 GFM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is N8 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 GFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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