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AD57 PPK

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,555 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,474 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,950 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AD57 PPK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD57 PPK, 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 AD57 PPK registered?

AD57 PPK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is AD57 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 PPK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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