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RV08 VRY

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,033 mi
Last recorded135,033 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 135,033 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 127,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 127,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 121,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 109,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,316 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,350 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 VRY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 VRY registered?

RV08 VRY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VRY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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