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SY08 UWU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,440 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play to offside front shock absorber

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,191 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 103,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,424 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear nearside outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,585 miles

Rear nearside outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,700 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,432 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs scored

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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SY08 UWU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY08 UWU, 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 SY08 UWU registered?

SY08 UWU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is SY08 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 UWU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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