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R70 WTN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 WTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 157,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine under tray has damadge

Pass 24 Mar 2025 154,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 154,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,874 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 143,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 126,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2017 106,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 106,629 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 97,459 miles

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

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

headlamps masked

Pass 12 May 2015 88,095 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 80,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 80,384 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,134 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 64,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R70 WTN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R70 WTN, 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 R70 WTN registered?

R70 WTN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R70 WTN safe to buy?

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