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RV08 CVK

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 CVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,164 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 10 Aug 2020 118,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 113,713 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated, (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wing damage cutting into tyre, (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump blocked, (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,228 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,606 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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RV08 CVK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV08 CVK, 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 RV08 CVK registered?

RV08 CVK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RV08 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 CVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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