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NH08 PCO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,056 mi
Last recorded179,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 PCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 179,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 179,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 171,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 160,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 148,581 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 6 Jul 2022 141,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 141,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,308 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 130,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,641 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 105,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 91,044 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 82,089 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2016 76,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,389 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 62,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,519 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 55,513 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 37,722 miles

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

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

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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NH08 PCO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH08 PCO, 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 NH08 PCO registered?

NH08 PCO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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