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WF08 HHC

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 HHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 168,392 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 161,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 157,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 155,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 153,718 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 152,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 146,861 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 137,260 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 122,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 107,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,113 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,950 miles

Both front wiper blades leaving lines on screen.

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

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

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

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

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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WF08 HHC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 WF08 HHC, 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 WF08 HHC registered?

WF08 HHC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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