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VO08 WPT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,651 mi
Last recorded173,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 173,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,696 miles

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

both rear flexi pipes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2017 158,709 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 158,709 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 152,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 145,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,813 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 125,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 110,372 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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VO08 WPT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO08 WPT, 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 VO08 WPT registered?

VO08 WPT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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