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AB02 OKM

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 OKM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,034 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,335 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,602 miles

emissins testedbut too clean

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,517 miles

emmissions tested but too clean to register

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,904 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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AB02 OKM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AB02 OKM, 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 AB02 OKM registered?

AB02 OKM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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