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ND08 UEH

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 UEH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 158,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 152,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 30 Jan 2024 144,789 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2023 133,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,077 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 91,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,507 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT TYRE CUT TO WALL

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,905 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,695 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

airbag light om

dsc light on

electric steering light illuminated warning

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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ND08 UEH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ND08 UEH, 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 ND08 UEH registered?

ND08 UEH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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