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P999 AGW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,935 mi
Last recorded150,935 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 AGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 123,591 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edges+Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 93,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,833 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and undertrays

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,371 miles

Small chip in lower section of windscreen O/S

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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P999 AGW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P999 AGW, 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 P999 AGW registered?

P999 AGW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is P999 AGW safe to buy?

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