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RJ08 OMO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,644 mi
Last recorded196,644 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 OMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 196,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 180,331 miles

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2021 160,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 142,776 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 120,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 120,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 105,345 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,574 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 88,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 81,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 70,919 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RJ08 OMO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ08 OMO, 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 RJ08 OMO registered?

RJ08 OMO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is RJ08 OMO safe to buy?

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