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PX08 HAA

2008 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,793 mi
Last recorded151,793 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,793 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 151,793 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,191 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,057 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside. (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slightly perished.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,044 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 67,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,159 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,484 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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PX08 HAA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Green 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 PX08 HAA, 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 PX08 HAA registered?

PX08 HAA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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