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OE57 NHB

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

171,709 mi
Last recorded171,709 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 171,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,059 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 162,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 155,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 150,464 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 144,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2020 140,019 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 131,628 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 127,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 122,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,575 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 106,072 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 82,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,640 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,986 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,408 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 NHB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 OE57 NHB, 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

How do I check the history of OE57 NHB?

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What year was OE57 NHB registered?

OE57 NHB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is OE57 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 NHB 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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