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NU08 VPM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 107,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,107 miles

advise both n/s tyre treads low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,680 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts to offside front tyre inner edge + on limit

particulate filter warning displayed

tracking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts to offside front tyre inner edge + on limit

particulate filter warning displayed

tracking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,406 miles

Cuts N/S/F tyre tread - Park brake travel high

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,406 miles

Cuts N/S/F tyre tread - Park brake travel high

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU08 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

NU08 VPM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is NU08 VPM safe to buy?

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