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AE08 TJK

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

219,307 mi
Last recorded219,307 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 219,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 219,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 213,685 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 209,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 187,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 166,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 145,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,897 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 123,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine too clean for emissions reading

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,200 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,721 miles

both rear inner tyres low to near limit

Fail 1 Apr 2015 72,720 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear inner tyres low to near limit

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,985 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,081 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 39,071 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,351 miles

Undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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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AE08 TJK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 AE08 TJK, 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 AE08 TJK registered?

AE08 TJK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AE08 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TJK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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