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R700 SAU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests51 (33 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,315 mi
Last recorded212,315 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 SAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

33 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 212,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 191,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 16 Apr 2024 191,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both sides (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Dec 2023 191,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle beam (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,321 miles

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

n/side outer sill cover becoming insecure and damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2022 68,470 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Dec 2021 189,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 59,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 185,078 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 185,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 177,894 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Fail 31 May 2019 177,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 172,396 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,023 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,023 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 164,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 164,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,980 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 45,978 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 148,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,949 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,967 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc's are corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc's are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No readings recorded on emissions test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 24,329 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No readings recorded on emissions test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 114,657 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,645 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,689 miles

No readings registered on emissions.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,684 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,160 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 106,927 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 96,772 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 96,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,095 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 85,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,932 miles

Engine noise, posible alternator belt.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 61,490 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)

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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R700 SAU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R700 SAU, 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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R700 SAU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2008.

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