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PF57 TVV

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,159 mi
Last recorded58,159 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 TVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 53,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,898 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,979 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 46,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 46,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,737 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,355 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,249 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread .

Pass 21 Dec 2011 23,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,214 miles

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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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PF57 TVV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PF57 TVV, 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 PF57 TVV registered?

PF57 TVV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is PF57 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF57 TVV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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