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RF08 EZC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

243,981 mi
Last recorded243,981 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 243,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 233,982 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 221,969 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 206,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 176,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 142,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,044 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low

Pass 26 May 2017 108,837 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,562 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 96,484 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 83,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,360 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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RF08 EZC 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 93.8%.

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 RF08 EZC, 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 RF08 EZC?

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What year was RF08 EZC registered?

RF08 EZC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is RF08 EZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 EZC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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