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NX08 FRL

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,264 mi
Last recorded103,264 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 FRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 103,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,973 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,611 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,591 miles

Heavy oil marks around rear diff.

Heavy perishing to fuel cap rubber seal.

Splash guard fitted under vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2019 80,758 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,839 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 34,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres perished

cut in offside front tyre wall

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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NX08 FRL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX08 FRL, 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 NX08 FRL registered?

NX08 FRL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is NX08 FRL safe to buy?

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