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T666 TAE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

201,449 mi
Last recorded201,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 TAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 201,449 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 183,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 166,206 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 158,990 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 158,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished at ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 94W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,314 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,265 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,917 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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T666 TAE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 T666 TAE, 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 T666 TAE registered?

T666 TAE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is T666 TAE safe to buy?

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