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R99 NKA

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,345 mi
Last recorded152,345 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 NKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 152,345 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 9 May 2025 146,074 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 141,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 129,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 107,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,877 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,787 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,770 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,169 miles

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

Front deep cuts evident in front tires

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,860 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,128 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2012 41,614 miles

Emissions carried out, but to low for a print out reading

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,427 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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R99 NKA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 R99 NKA, 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 R99 NKA registered?

R99 NKA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is R99 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 NKA 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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