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WF08 NFV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,542 mi
Last recorded188,542 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 NFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 188,542 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts

Fail 27 Nov 2025 188,542 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2024 186,653 miles

both mirrors fading

rear arm and subframe bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts,crossmember,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,rear chassis

Fail 30 Nov 2024 186,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 184,744 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 184,743 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 178,307 miles

both front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts

Fail 31 Oct 2022 178,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 170,560 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 165,598 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear subframe mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2019 156,406 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 156,403 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 141,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 128,772 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 128,771 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 116,888 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2016 116,888 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 107,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 99,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 91,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 83,180 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 May 2011 74,885 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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 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.

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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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