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T333 CEW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,612 mi
Last recorded202,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 CEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 202,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 197,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2025 197,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 187,219 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 187,219 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 178,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 172,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 8 Apr 2022 172,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 May 2021 165,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 128,788 miles

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

emission too clean

Pass 5 Feb 2016 119,010 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,828 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,828 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,297 miles

O/S/R tyre punchered

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,592 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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T333 CEW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T333 CEW, 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 T333 CEW registered?

T333 CEW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is T333 CEW safe to buy?

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