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VA51 EVA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests34 (31 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.2%

Mileage

149,780 mi
Last recorded149,780 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

31 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 340,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 340,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 140,093 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 329,340 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 188,411 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,443 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 178,014 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,744 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover &under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 19 Jun 2021 164,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 103,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 147,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 101,061 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 98,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,417 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has excessive and uneven wear inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,700 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 35,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. no cords showing at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,006 miles

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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VA51 EVA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.2%.

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 VA51 EVA, 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 VA51 EVA registered?

VA51 EVA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is VA51 EVA safe to buy?

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