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WD08 OGJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,239 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 77,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 64,332 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,628 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,284 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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WD08 OGJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD08 OGJ, 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

How do I check the history of WD08 OGJ?

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What year was WD08 OGJ registered?

WD08 OGJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is WD08 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD08 OGJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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