MOT Status
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218,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hand brake travels high
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hand brake travels high
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside rear brake calliper locking spring missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
nearside rear brake calliper locking spring missing
Under tray and engine cover fitted
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Under tray and engine cover fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RK08 WJV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc 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 RK08 WJV, 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 WJV registered?
RK08 WJV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is RK08 WJV safe to buy?
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