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T942 PUK

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,167 mi
Last recorded149,167 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 PUK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 149,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 239,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

general condition of underside

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 148,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 148,255 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

engine cover fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 147,933 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,764 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

particle filter light on

Fail 17 Mar 2016 143,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

particle filter light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 118,373 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 109,709 miles

advise offside front tyre damaged inner wall

Fail 4 Jan 2013 109,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise offside front tyre damaged inner wall

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,583 miles

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

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

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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T942 PUK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T942 PUK, 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 T942 PUK registered?

T942 PUK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is T942 PUK safe to buy?

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