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PG08 FSL

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

279,318 mi
Last recorded279,318 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 FSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 279,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre lots of damage n/s/f outer wall

Nearside Front wheel damage

damage front number plate

Fail 10 Sep 2020 278,849 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre lots of damage n/s/f outer wall

Nearside Front wheel damage

damage front number plate

Pass 9 Sep 2019 261,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 260,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 237,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 138,569 miles

Offside park effort low

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,925 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 95,229 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 95,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine emissons carried out three times no readings

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

near side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,328 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,781 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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PG08 FSL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PG08 FSL, 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 PG08 FSL registered?

PG08 FSL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is PG08 FSL safe to buy?

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