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PK08 CUW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,294 mi
Last recorded145,294 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 CUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 145,294 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 142,875 miles

brake warning lamp on dash.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 140,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 140,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover tray signs of oil leakage all over.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 138,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eye bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under cover tray signs of oil leakage all over.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,772 miles

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

Front wipers

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 131,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,818 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 128,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions failed (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,223 miles

Rear diff leaking oil.

Mil lamp indicates fault.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,046 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,235 miles

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 5 Nov 2014 112,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,223 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,695 miles

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

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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PK08 CUW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 CUW, 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 PK08 CUW registered?

PK08 CUW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 CUW safe to buy?

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