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PG08 UEW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,110 mi
Last recorded188,110 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 188,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 172,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 159,360 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,563 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 156,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 147,743 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,741 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,303 miles

front number plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,540 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 124,650 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,486 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track rods might be in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,906 miles

all three wheels with new tyres are very badly buckled

offside rear wheel all ( 5 ) bolts have been replaced missing the locking bolt slight damage to hub has been repaired

Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,904 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm faulty!!! (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,515 miles

exhaust emmisions to clean to take a measurement

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 68,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012
Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 34,433 miles

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

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

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 UEW 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 PG08 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG08 UEW registered?

PG08 UEW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is PG08 UEW safe to buy?

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