MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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surface corrosion rear subframe mounts
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
surface corrosion rear subframe mounts
both mirrors fading
rear arm and subframe bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe mounts,crossmember,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,rear chassis
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
both mirrors fading
rear arm and subframe bushes perishing
surface corrosion rear subframe mounts,crossmember,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,rear chassis
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres wearing low
surface corrosion rear subframe mounts
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery weak
both front tyres wearing low
surface corrosion rear subframe mounts
surface corrosion o/s n/s rear subframe mounts
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres wearing low
o/s/f tyre wearing low
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WF08 NFV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?
WF08 NFV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2008.
Is WF08 NFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for WF08 NFV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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