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2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 KED
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,312 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,264 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,617 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,330 miles

engine bay covers

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,179 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,617 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,349 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,977 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front inner bead rim slightly distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,706 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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W20 KED is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W20 KED, 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 W20 KED registered?

W20 KED is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is W20 KED safe to buy?

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