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RK08 PTO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,404 mi
Last recorded195,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 PTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 195,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sidelight n/w, upper marker/position light working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 184,905 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 171,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 154,145 miles

Front Bonnet stay weak.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' And stonechip in nearside front lower screen. (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 106,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the outer tread.

Offside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in Zone"A".

Undertrays fitted obscuring the majority of underside components.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,530 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,311 miles

Bonnet catch stiff.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,113 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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RK08 PTO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RK08 PTO, 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

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What year was RK08 PTO registered?

RK08 PTO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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