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AC08 XAB

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,358 mi
Last recorded185,358 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 185,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

dpf/ exhaust light flashed on dash

objects on screen , not effecting view of the road

Pass 10 Sep 2019 172,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 150,409 miles

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft joint leaking grease slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,298 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,666 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,814 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 31,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AC08 XAB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AC08 XAB, 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 AC08 XAB registered?

AC08 XAB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AC08 XAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 XAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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