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S70 JRG

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 JRG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 101,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt trapped under secured armrest

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine cover/undertray fitted

engine damp with oil

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt covered by secured armrest

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine cover/undertray fitted

engine/gearbox damp with oil

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/undertray fitted

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front fog light to working

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover/undertray fitted

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,653 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/undertray fitted

headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 81,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2014 74,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 71,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,810 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,132 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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S70 JRG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S70 JRG, 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 S70 JRG registered?

S70 JRG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is S70 JRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 JRG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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