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PK08 CWF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 CWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 124,031 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 123,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,896 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has run flat tyre fitted N/S/R has non run flat tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,552 miles

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

Run flat tyre fitted too O/S/R non run flat fitted too O/S/R.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 78,996 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 2 Jan 2018 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear arm mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,275 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 58,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,530 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,451 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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PK08 CWF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 CWF, 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 CWF registered?

PK08 CWF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is PK08 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 CWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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