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NU08 DHM

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 151,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 150,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 146,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 137,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 137,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 127,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 116,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 107,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure continental run flat 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 run flat tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,349 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,885 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,883 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)

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,664 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,572 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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NU08 DHM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU08 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 DHM registered?

NU08 DHM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NU08 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 DHM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU08 DHM have outstanding finance?

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