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OU08 WBK

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,384 mi
Last recorded198,384 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 WBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 198,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 191,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 186,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 178,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 171,563 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 171,553 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 164,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,463 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,095 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 140,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 133,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 133,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 118,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 118,421 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,050 miles

both rear tyres low to limit on edge areas...

n/s/f tyre inner areas low to limit...

wipers weak clearing screen...

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,826 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OU08 WBK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OU08 WBK, 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 OU08 WBK registered?

OU08 WBK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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