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SW57 WSN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,411 mi
Last recorded180,411 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 WSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 180,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 171,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 171,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,101 miles

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

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

covers fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 84,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,631 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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SW57 WSN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SW57 WSN, 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 SW57 WSN registered?

SW57 WSN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is SW57 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 WSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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