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S3 BVP

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,617 mi
Last recorded141,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,783 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Head lamp output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,834 miles

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,936 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease

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

Offside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,665 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 108,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 108,063 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,692 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,398 miles

full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,583 miles

Slight oil leak around the transmission area.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak around the transmission area.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,016 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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S3 BVP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 S3 BVP, 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 S3 BVP registered?

S3 BVP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is S3 BVP safe to buy?

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