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ND08 UHW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 UHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 131,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 126,573 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 126,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,301 miles

parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 3 Aug 2020 119,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 8 Aug 2019 115,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,148 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 108,148 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,008 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,560 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

O/S/F Tyre Has Cut / Splits In Edges Of Tyre Also Close To Legal Limit

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,553 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

weap from rear diff

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

weap from rear diff

Pass 7 May 2015 77,161 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front inner pads worn low

weep on rear diff

Fail 7 May 2015 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front inner pads worn low

weep on rear diff

Pass 1 May 2014 67,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,396 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,396 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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ND08 UHW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ND08 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

ND08 UHW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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