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WG08 MWY

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 58,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 57,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 56,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 55,875 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 55,875 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,330 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 55,328 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 54,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 54,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225 50 17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,506 miles

Brake fluid/pad warning light illuminated

Undertrays masking some items

Fail 11 Jun 2020 52,506 miles

Brake fluid/pad warning light illuminated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays masking some items

Pass 28 May 2019 50,732 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 17 May 2018 49,162 miles

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 25 May 2017 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 25 May 2017 48,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 26 May 2016 46,262 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 42,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 40,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 37,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 37,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,729 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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WG08 MWY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG08 MWY, 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 WG08 MWY registered?

WG08 MWY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is WG08 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 MWY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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