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NO57 MOT

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,051 mi
Last recorded89,051 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO57 MOT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,051 miles

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

Offside Front Rubber brake hose metal ferule corroded

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 89,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing n/sr and o/sr (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 75,286 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 71,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted Unable to check seat belts

Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted Unable to check seat belts

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,250 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 44,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,814 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 27,505 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 27,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,586 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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NO57 MOT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NO57 MOT, 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 NO57 MOT registered?

NO57 MOT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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