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RA08 DXO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 127,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,405 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 109,281 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 109,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 99,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,144 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and n/s/r wearing on inner edge

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2017 90,132 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres wearing low and n/s/r wearing on inner edge

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,512 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on outer edge. Advise replacing

Both rear tyre valves perished

Engine cover fitted

Under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 57,405 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,247 miles

Cuts to both front tyre treads

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,051 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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RA08 DXO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RA08 DXO, 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 RA08 DXO registered?

RA08 DXO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RA08 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 DXO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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