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W4 JKE

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 JKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 96,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 76,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,422 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,297 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 28,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W4 JKE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W4 JKE, 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 W4 JKE registered?

W4 JKE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is W4 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 JKE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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