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R5 KRG

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KRG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/19 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (275/30/19) 96y (5.2.3 (e))

no dipstick to measure oil temp for emissions

under trays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,661 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 44,171 miles

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

Tread low on inside edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 6 May 2015 44,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Tread low on inside edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,390 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 40,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,892 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 25,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 24,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,967 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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R5 KRG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R5 KRG, 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 R5 KRG registered?

R5 KRG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is R5 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 KRG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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