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R31 PAH

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 119,476 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 119,450 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,101 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,339 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,651 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,798 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,452 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,826 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,372 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,304 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R31 PAH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R31 PAH, 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

How do I check the history of R31 PAH?

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What year was R31 PAH registered?

R31 PAH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is R31 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 PAH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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