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RHA 1R

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,699 mi
Last recorded170,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHA 1R
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 170,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 170,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 154,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 142,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 142,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 137,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 137,348 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,606 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,027 miles

undersheilds fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

undersheilds fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,076 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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RHA 1R is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RHA 1R, 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 RHA 1R registered?

RHA 1R is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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