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934 SPF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

308,999 mi
Last recorded308,999 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration934 SPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 308,999 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 308,231 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 305,005 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 305,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 300,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 300,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 267,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 254,007 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 230,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 204,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 177,758 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,242 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 96,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 96,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,924 miles

NSF tyre badly worn on edges

OSF tyre badly worn on edges

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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934 SPF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 934 SPF, 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

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What year was 934 SPF registered?

934 SPF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is 934 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 934 SPF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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