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PH54 WEL

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,427 mi
Last recorded157,427 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH54 WEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 157,427 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 153,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 153,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,670 miles

o/s/rear wheel rim had a weld repair

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,496 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 124,482 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,599 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,690 miles

play at front rack arms / rear lower arm bushes parting

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,304 miles

play osf rack arm / nsr inner wishbone bush parting

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,585 miles

inner pads low all round / slight play at osf rack arm

rear tyres on limit

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,957 miles

minor play at front wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,639 miles

nearside differential seal leaking

various body damage

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,619 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside differential seal leaking

various body damage

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,454 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,674 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)

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

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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PH54 WEL 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 PH54 WEL, 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 PH54 WEL registered?

PH54 WEL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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