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NP57 BMW

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,199 mi
Last recorded206,199 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP57 BMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 206,199 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Sep 2024 201,079 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Sep 2023 195,625 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 5 Sep 2023 195,624 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Aug 2022 190,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Out of Shape - Feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges Out of Shape - Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 180,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 180,346 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 174,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 163,222 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 163,221 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 151,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 123,441 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

N/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2014 87,189 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

O/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 May 2013 72,877 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 May 2012 61,379 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,842 miles

front tyres low on edges

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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NP57 BMW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NP57 BMW, 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 NP57 BMW registered?

NP57 BMW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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