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S25 AHF

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 AHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 136,612 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 127,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 116,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,079 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,441 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,533 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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S25 AHF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S25 AHF, 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

How do I check the history of S25 AHF?

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What year was S25 AHF registered?

S25 AHF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is S25 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 AHF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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