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PE08 WYD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,820 mi
Last recorded264,820 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 WYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 264,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 254,635 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gearbox noisy

Fail 4 Apr 2025 254,634 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dpf light on

gearbox noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2024 244,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 236,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 229,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight seepage from rear diff

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2022 229,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight seepage from rear diff

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 218,956 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 218,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 213,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 182,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,680 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 149,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 127,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,138 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn to 0mm on inner band...

Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,358 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,885 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,545 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear pads low

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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PE08 WYD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE08 WYD, 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 PE08 WYD registered?

PE08 WYD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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