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S3 PXD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,173 mi
Last recorded120,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 120,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,233 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,099 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slightly cracked perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess slightly cracked /perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 87,195 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 30 zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,135 miles

Both rear air suspension bags perished.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 76,135 miles

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

Both rear air suspension bags perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,791 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn advise brake check (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge soon be throw to cords

Fail 11 Apr 2015 51,230 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 51,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,145 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres low on tread and cut in sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,187 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 PXD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PXD, 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 S3 PXD registered?

S3 PXD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is S3 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 PXD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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