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SV08 ZRO

2008 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,350 mi
Last recorded87,350 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 87,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 86,727 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 86,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,961 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,974 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,134 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,884 miles

all rear seatbelts not tested as inaccessable

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,762 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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SV08 ZRO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV08 ZRO, 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 SV08 ZRO registered?

SV08 ZRO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is SV08 ZRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 ZRO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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