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SC08 HHU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,281 mi
Last recorded208,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 HHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 208,281 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 199,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 199,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light missing

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front jacking point rubbers are missing

Fail 3 Jan 2024 189,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light missing

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front jacking point rubbers are missing

Pass 16 Dec 2022 171,891 miles

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

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

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

both front rubber jacking points missing

Fail 15 Dec 2022 171,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front rubber jacking points missing

Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,298 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,895 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 144,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside parking brake slow to operate

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

parking brake performance just met

Fail 9 Oct 2017 110,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside parking brake slow to operate

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake performance just met

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,771 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC08 HHU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC08 HHU, 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 SC08 HHU registered?

SC08 HHU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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