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R2 DCG

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 DCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,648 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,047 miles

Near side rear tyre is slightly perished and cracked between the treads

Pass 12 Nov 2022 105,930 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 105,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,201 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak (radiator area)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,190 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 21 Nov 2018 91,957 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 91,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,241 miles

Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,897 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,786 miles

wipers intermittently not parking at dead bottom of screen

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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R2 DCG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R2 DCG, 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 R2 DCG registered?

R2 DCG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is R2 DCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 DCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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