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VX08 UWG

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,127 mi
Last recorded189,127 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UWG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 189,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil Leak Front

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 189,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Wall Change ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil Leak Front

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 176,967 miles

Offside Front Bumper is loose

Offside Front Door dented

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine under trays broken and missing

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Turbo intercooler & pipes oily

Unable to inspect brake fluid

Fail 14 Aug 2018 176,967 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine under trays broken and missing

Exhaust system is slightly rusty

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper is loose

Offside Front Door dented

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Turbo intercooler & pipes oily

Unable to inspect brake fluid

Pass 7 Aug 2017 160,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,477 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)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,957 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 24 Apr 2015 119,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,365 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,877 miles

emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

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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VX08 UWG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX08 UWG, 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 VX08 UWG registered?

VX08 UWG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is VX08 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 UWG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX08 UWG have outstanding finance?

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