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UEZ 4526

2008 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 4526
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 119,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 113,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 113,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 113,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 113,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 107,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 72,445 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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UEZ 4526 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UEZ 4526, 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

How do I check the history of UEZ 4526?

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What year was UEZ 4526 registered?

UEZ 4526 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is UEZ 4526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEZ 4526 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEZ 4526 have outstanding finance?

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