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266D216

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,753 mi
Last recorded121,753 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration266D216
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,753 miles

o/s/r brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 121,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 104,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 140,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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266D216 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 266D216, 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 266D216 registered?

266D216 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is 266D216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 266D216 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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