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SP04 DEL

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,408 mi
Last recorded164,408 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 DEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 164,408 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 164,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 147,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 140,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,945 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,222 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,575 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 12 Mar 2013 57,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,709 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,696 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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SP04 DEL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP04 DEL, 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 SP04 DEL registered?

SP04 DEL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is SP04 DEL safe to buy?

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