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9529 AP

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,254 mi
Last recorded159,254 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9529 AP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 159,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 151,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 151,721 miles

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 151,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,866 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,314 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,834 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Lower WINDSCREEN CHIPPED JUST OUTSIDE ZONE B

Offside Front Lower UNDER TRAY OILY

TOW BALL COVER FITTED

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Lower WINDSCREEN CHIPPED JUST OUTSIDE ZONE B

Offside Front Lower UNDER TRAY OILY

Offside wiper blade smearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TOW BALL COVER FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,568 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Emissions are too clean for print out.

Offside rear parking brake slow to come on, recommend brake check.

Pass 21 Apr 2014 72,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,794 miles

nearside front tyre outer side will slighty damage

offside front tyre tread getting low on inner and outer edge

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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9529 AP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 9529 AP, 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 9529 AP registered?

9529 AP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 9529 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9529 AP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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