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SW08 NVM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 NVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 140,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 93,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,793 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose Side skirt damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel slightly loose Side skirt damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,774 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,280 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,344 miles

Front & rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,319 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,996 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)

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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SW08 NVM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SW08 NVM, 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 SW08 NVM registered?

SW08 NVM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SW08 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 NVM 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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