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SW08 XMZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XMZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,004 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,581 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 112,581 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,730 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,730 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 30,533 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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SW08 XMZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW08 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

SW08 XMZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is SW08 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 XMZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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