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P111 KAD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 KAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,967 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,662 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,666 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,014 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

under trays damp with oil

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes Starting To Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,205 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,842 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 7 Feb 2017 43,816 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,556 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,930 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 19,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,337 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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P111 KAD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P111 KAD, 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 P111 KAD registered?

P111 KAD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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