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SP08 XDM

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,208 mi
Last recorded162,208 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 XDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 162,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 152,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 147,808 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,015 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 143,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 137,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 137,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 132,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,467 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 111,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre had slight cut in sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 729,209 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear outer cv boot leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 729,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre worn on edges

off side rear outer cv boot leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 67,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,307 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 XDM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP08 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

SP08 XDM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is SP08 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 XDM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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