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RY08 ENU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,201 mi
Last recorded194,201 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 ENU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 194,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 194,192 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front and side repeaters stay on at all times (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 189,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 21 Dec 2023 173,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 173,465 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside remaing on when indicator is cancelled, including side repeaters (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,963 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 158,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 136,113 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 104,636 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 99,246 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f tyre age cracking and wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre age cracking and wearing uneven

Pass 15 May 2017 90,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,197 miles

emissions to clean to register

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2012 40,519 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 16 May 2012 40,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 May 2011 30,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

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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RY08 ENU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY08 ENU, 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 RY08 ENU registered?

RY08 ENU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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