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RK08 WJV

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,295 mi
Last recorded218,295 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 WJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 218,295 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 212,449 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 212,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 205,415 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 205,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 196,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 185,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 177,661 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 168,790 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travels high

Fail 31 Jan 2020 168,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 159,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 149,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,209 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,209 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)

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 118,707 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 118,707 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 106,698 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2013 92,090 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,663 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 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.

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