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OE08 VMA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,955 mi
Last recorded67,955 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 67,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 54,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 17,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 16,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,831 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 12,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 10,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 6,544 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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OE08 VMA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE08 VMA, 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 OE08 VMA registered?

OE08 VMA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is OE08 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 VMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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