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RJ08 WSV

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

242,009 mi
Last recorded242,009 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 WSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 242,009 miles

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

Parking brake has little Reserve travel

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 242,009 miles

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

Parking brake has little Reserve travel

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,594 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 103,896 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,893 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 88,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) 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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 74,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 54,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,692 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 May 2011 41,810 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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RJ08 WSV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ08 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

RJ08 WSV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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