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WP08 WVN

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 WVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 122,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,953 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,354 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 82,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,849 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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WP08 WVN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WP08 WVN, 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

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What year was WP08 WVN registered?

WP08 WVN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is WP08 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 WVN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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