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W25 KAB

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,516 mi
Last recorded231,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW25 KAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 231,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 228,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2025 228,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 225,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms have movement at main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arms at lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 216,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 209,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 196,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-45-19w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275-35-19w 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 183,683 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 165,151 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 158,598 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 157,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,621 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 135,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 127,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 116,630 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,831 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 76,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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W25 KAB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W25 KAB, 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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W25 KAB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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