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WU08 VHY

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,487 mi
Last recorded190,487 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 190,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 189,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 187,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 186,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 185,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 183,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 180,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 177,756 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR handbrake lagging in operation

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 177,753 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR handbrake lagging in operation

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 172,151 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 172,141 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 166,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 157,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 146,781 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 137,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 131,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,907 miles

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

cuts in tread on offside front tyre

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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WU08 VHY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU08 VHY, 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 WU08 VHY?

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What year was WU08 VHY registered?

WU08 VHY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WU08 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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