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RY08 UZH

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 72,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 65,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 61,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 59,171 miles

both rear tyres perished around outside of tread

Pass 15 May 2019 54,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,579 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and on legal limits

Pass 4 May 2016 41,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,940 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)

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 UZH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY08 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

RY08 UZH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is RY08 UZH safe to buy?

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