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SD08 DZK

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,667 mi
Last recorded198,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 198,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 198,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 195,876 miles

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

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 191,056 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 191,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 186,336 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 181,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 178,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 173,371 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 167,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 141,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 135,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 120,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 120,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,517 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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SD08 DZK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD08 DZK, 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 SD08 DZK registered?

SD08 DZK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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