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SA08 XPU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,833 mi
Last recorded163,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 163,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 12 Jun 2025 163,170 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 163,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pad Low Warning

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,827 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front front suspension noisey

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,698 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 136,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 122,010 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,842 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,210 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,478 miles

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,597 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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SA08 XPU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA08 XPU, 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 SA08 XPU registered?

SA08 XPU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SA08 XPU safe to buy?

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