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RJ57 NWC

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,167 mi
Last recorded220,167 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 NWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 220,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged NSR,OSR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 220,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF,NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged NSR,OSR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 214,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 206,938 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 198,618 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 192,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 192,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 185,799 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 183,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 177,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 169,812 miles

Offside Front o/f/s/wheel sligtly buckied

Fail 24 Nov 2017 169,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front o/f/s/wheel sligtly buckied

Pass 13 Dec 2016 163,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 150,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 137,904 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,904 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,036 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,576 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,576 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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RJ57 NWC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ57 NWC, 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 RJ57 NWC registered?

RJ57 NWC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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