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V15 KAH

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 KAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 105,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Side skirt loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect sump bung undertray moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays & side skirts

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,081 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside, inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,228 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs /

Fail 9 Aug 2023 73,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs /

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,741 miles

damage to all other tyres on outer side walls / engine x under covers fitted

front inner pads getting low / corrosion on o/s/r o/s/f springs

Fail 6 Aug 2022 57,740 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to all other tyres on outer side walls / engine x under covers fitted

front inner pads getting low / corrosion on o/s/r o/s/f springs

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,707 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 19,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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V15 KAH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V15 KAH, 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 V15 KAH registered?

V15 KAH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is V15 KAH safe to buy?

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