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AD57 UOE

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 151,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 147,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 118,099 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 118,096 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,204 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to get reading

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,920 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,047 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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AD57 UOE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UOE, 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 AD57 UOE registered?

AD57 UOE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is AD57 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UOE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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