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AG57 EGC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,450 mi
Last recorded201,450 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 EGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 201,450 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 201,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 196,527 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 190,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 176,489 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on sides

Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,518 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,065 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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AG57 EGC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG57 EGC, 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 AG57 EGC registered?

AG57 EGC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is AG57 EGC safe to buy?

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