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OY08 SOE

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,128 mi
Last recorded115,128 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,230 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 98,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 90,021 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 82,655 miles

Cut in sidewall of O/S/R Tyre

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,959 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall cracked but not showing ply or cords

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,498 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall cracked but not showing ply or cords

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (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 SOE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

OY08 SOE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is OY08 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 SOE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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