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NH57 RYN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,386 mi
Last recorded124,386 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 RYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 124,386 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner beading (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear abs wiring clip insecure

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 124,341 miles

Braking system leaking Leak to off side front brake calliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective No centre rear seat belt buckle (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner beading (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear abs wiring clip insecure

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 113,983 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 104,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play replacement recommended (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 87,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 87,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2014 69,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,577 miles

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

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

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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NH57 RYN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NH57 RYN, 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 NH57 RYN registered?

NH57 RYN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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