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V3 AYP

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,283 mi
Last recorded173,283 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 AYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 173,283 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 May 2025 159,210 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 145,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 136,201 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 114,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 109,877 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,331 miles

engine management on under tray fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management on under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,125 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,340 miles

tyre cut

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 76,286 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,757 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 63,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,144 miles

Offside 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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V3 AYP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V3 AYP, 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 V3 AYP registered?

V3 AYP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is V3 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 AYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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