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RE08 XVW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,155 mi
Last recorded164,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2017 164,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 146,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 138,722 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 129,007 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,191 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,870 miles

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

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

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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RE08 XVW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE08 XVW, 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

How do I check the history of RE08 XVW?

You can check the full history of RE08 XVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE08 XVW registered?

RE08 XVW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RE08 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 XVW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE08 XVW have outstanding finance?

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