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WL08 EWT

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,744 mi
Last recorded202,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 202,744 miles

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

chassis covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2026 202,744 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 197,323 miles

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

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2025 197,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 189,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

casssis covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 183,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 178,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 158,412 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 143,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play needs attension (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,853 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

number plate over plates fitted

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,710 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WL08 EWT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL08 EWT, 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 WL08 EWT registered?

WL08 EWT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is WL08 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EWT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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