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R44 MYN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 MYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 159,608 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 151,696 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 146,273 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 123,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,843 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,319 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,951 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,563 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,832 miles

Nearside 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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R44 MYN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 R44 MYN, 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 R44 MYN?

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What year was R44 MYN registered?

R44 MYN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is R44 MYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 MYN 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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