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SX08 CGY

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,080 mi
Last recorded55,080 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 CGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,080 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 55,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,613 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SX08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SX08 CGY, 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 SX08 CGY registered?

SX08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is SX08 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX08 CGY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX08 CGY have outstanding finance?

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