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OY08 HJJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,224 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 140,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,342 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 137,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 131,863 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,883 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 125,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,116 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,447 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,149 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,604 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,846 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OY08 HJJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY08 HJJ, 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 OY08 HJJ registered?

OY08 HJJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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