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SC08 UHJ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,827 mi
Last recorded75,827 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,054 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,936 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 66,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all of underside of car covered in plastic

Pass 11 May 2018 61,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,115 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,083 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 39,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,829 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,685 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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SC08 UHJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SC08 UHJ, 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 SC08 UHJ registered?

SC08 UHJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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