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PJ08 TZG

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,015 mi
Last recorded221,015 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 TZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 221,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 201,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 188,058 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 188,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 165,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 165,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,272 miles

front bump stops worn

ridge of corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,898 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs,front bump stops in poor condtion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,886 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,886 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,010 miles

front tyres cracked along the treads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,543 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,123 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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PJ08 TZG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ08 TZG, 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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PJ08 TZG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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