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RK08 PXN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,518 mi
Last recorded233,518 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 PXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 233,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,666 miles

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

bonnet release stiff to operate

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,469 miles

Offside Front wiper blade arm slight play in linkage however still clearing and secure

plastic covers under body restricting view of some components

smoke test so clean unable to get reading from tail pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,622 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,159 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is bald on its outer edges

offside front tyre is bald on its outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2015 91,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre is bald on its outer edges

offside front tyre is bald on its outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,913 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,539 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 PXN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK08 PXN, 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 RK08 PXN registered?

RK08 PXN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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