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SC57 WUX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 WUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 102,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,742 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024
Fail 23 Dec 2023 96,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022
Fail 28 Sep 2022 92,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,571 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 71,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,478 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,748 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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SC57 WUX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC57 WUX, 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

How do I check the history of SC57 WUX?

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What year was SC57 WUX registered?

SC57 WUX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is SC57 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 WUX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC57 WUX have outstanding finance?

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