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NG08 GXH

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,931 mi
Last recorded129,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,931 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 129,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 126,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,414 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has 2 cuts****1 in sidewall & 1 in tread**** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link upper gatour split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner raised tread bald in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner tyre tread uneven

Pass 8 May 2017 85,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,640 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,065 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several minor chips across windscreen

Fail 21 May 2014 62,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 39,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,864 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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NG08 GXH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG08 GXH, 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 NG08 GXH registered?

NG08 GXH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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