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OE57 JEU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,922 mi
Last recorded103,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 JEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,922 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 97,396 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Front brake discs scored/corroded on inner faces.

Front tyres worn smooth and tread "stepped" on inner edges.

Nearside rear brake discs pitted.

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 89,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,064 miles

Rear Brake discs corrosed

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,392 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,528 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - Cracks around tread - Advise replacement ASAP

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,963 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacement

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,516 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,617 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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OE57 JEU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OE57 JEU, 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 OE57 JEU registered?

OE57 JEU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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