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R3 TCA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,874 mi
Last recorded137,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES* ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under rear body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/ inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the limit 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,268 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,531 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,163 miles

both front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,208 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,114 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,258 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R3 TCA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R3 TCA, 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 R3 TCA registered?

R3 TCA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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