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VK08 FJV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge plus slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 118,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 4mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper stabiliser control arm slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge 4mm 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper stabiliser control arm slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,939 miles

Nearside Front headlight halo rings not working

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,944 miles

Nearside day time running lights out (halo lights)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 109,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside day time running lights out (halo lights)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 105,093 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,094 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,350 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,344 miles

front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack

front windscreen heavily contaminated with nicoteen

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,209 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,576 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,576 miles

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

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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VK08 FJV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK08 FJV, 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 VK08 FJV registered?

VK08 FJV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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