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X28 SHX

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,752 mi
Last recorded170,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX28 SHX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 170,752 miles

NSR tyre worn close to wear bars

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge

OSR Tyre worn close to wear bars

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low - close to sensor

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 18 Dec 2024 163,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 150,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

dpf fault on dash but eml is not iluminated

Pass 18 Dec 2021 132,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 132,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Rings are not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,846 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 115,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,181 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 107,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,869 miles

oil level low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil level low

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders of (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,986 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF TYRE - worn on egdes

NSR TYRE - excessively worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF TYRE - worn on edges and cut in tread

OSR TYRE - wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,723 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 33,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 high (1.8)

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

Wiperblades smear

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Wiperblades smear

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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X28 SHX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X28 SHX, 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 X28 SHX?

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What year was X28 SHX registered?

X28 SHX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is X28 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X28 SHX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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