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WH52 WLY

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,009 mi
Last recorded105,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH52 WLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 105,009 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,712 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,923 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 89,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arche plastics and loose

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 85,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,561 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 38,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,364 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,442 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,442 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,891 miles

under body shield fitted

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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WH52 WLY 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 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 WH52 WLY, 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 WH52 WLY registered?

WH52 WLY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is WH52 WLY safe to buy?

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