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NJ08 WKA

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,227 mi
Last recorded196,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 196,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 183,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 167,964 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 167,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (see chalk mark) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market h.i.d (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market h.i.d (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet appears worn/slips on full application (1.1.6 (d))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

park brake effort border line 16% (see leaver fault )

Pass 27 Jul 2023 155,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe and hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe and hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,099 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 133,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 100,654 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wire incorrectly routed (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,091 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,500 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)

impact damage to under trays and subframe

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

impact damage to under trays and subframe

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,166 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,732 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 39,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,361 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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NJ08 WKA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NJ08 WKA, 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 NJ08 WKA registered?

NJ08 WKA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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