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NE08 KNP

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,234 mi
Last recorded166,234 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 166,234 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 166,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 154,055 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 154,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 144,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 134,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,234 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 122,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,941 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 106,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,834 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,451 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,387 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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NE08 KNP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NE08 KNP, 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 NE08 KNP registered?

NE08 KNP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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