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X13 JCW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,314 mi
Last recorded139,314 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 JCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 139,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 134,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,963 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate slightly loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,068 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 56,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 48,371 miles

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

nail in osr tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,715 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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X13 JCW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 X13 JCW, 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 X13 JCW registered?

X13 JCW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is X13 JCW safe to buy?

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