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X666 CPR

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,658 mi
Last recorded211,658 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX666 CPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 211,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 196,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 196,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 189,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 189,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 181,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 173,598 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F drop link upper ball joint boot split but prevents dirt

Offside Front O/S/F drop link upper ball joint boot split but prevents dirt

Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 164,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre has wear to edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 153,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 145,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,252 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 11,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,740 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X666 CPR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X666 CPR, 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 X666 CPR registered?

X666 CPR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X666 CPR safe to buy?

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