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903X433

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X433
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 97,512 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted at time of mot test

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted at time of mot test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,061 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,011 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,350 miles

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

diesel particle filter light on at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2018 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel particle filter light on at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,310 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,164 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are low

Rear brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brake hoses perished

windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brake hoses perished

windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,623 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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903X433 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 903X433, 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 903X433 registered?

903X433 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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