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RO08 HVA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,874 mi
Last recorded133,874 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,874 miles

varios items corrded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 133,874 miles

varios items corrded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 128,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 124,700 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 115,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,968 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 95,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,141 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,808 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,973 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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RO08 HVA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO08 HVA, 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 RO08 HVA registered?

RO08 HVA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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