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VU08 JJX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,402 mi
Last recorded119,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,498 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on inner edges/ replace now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,897 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,089 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,028 miles

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

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 7 Dec 2012 76,846 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,649 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,099 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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VU08 JJX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VU08 JJX, 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 VU08 JJX registered?

VU08 JJX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 JJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 JJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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