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SR08 AUH

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,276 mi
Last recorded161,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 161,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (Deteriorated) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 161,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (Deteriorated) (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 155,476 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 144,059 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,721 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 74,504 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on its edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,937 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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SR08 AUH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 SR08 AUH, 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 SR08 AUH registered?

SR08 AUH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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