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AK03 HAN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,754 mi
Last recorded170,754 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 HAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 170,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 165,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 161,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 156,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 140,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 134,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,468 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,770 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,375 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,764 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,054 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 87,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,127 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 82,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,404 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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AK03 HAN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK03 HAN, 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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AK03 HAN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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