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THZ 525

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,597 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 84,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 8 Jun 2023 80,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 71,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,988 miles

Oil leak

Under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,284 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2014 34,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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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THZ 525 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 THZ 525, 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 THZ 525 registered?

THZ 525 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is THZ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 525 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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