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SP08 VBT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,704 mi
Last recorded160,704 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 160,704 miles

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

under tray's fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 155,125 miles

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

under car corroded at rear

under tray's fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,309 miles

under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge 275/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,951 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,951 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 77,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,110 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,972 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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SP08 VBT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP08 VBT, 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 SP08 VBT registered?

SP08 VBT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 VBT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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