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WG08 UYX

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,530 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UYX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYX, 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 WG08 UYX?

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What year was WG08 UYX registered?

WG08 UYX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is WG08 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 UYX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG08 UYX have outstanding finance?

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