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AN07 GOS

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,271 mi
Last recorded140,271 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN07 GOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,088 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 137,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 132,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,034 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 108,782 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,578 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 35,252 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,948 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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AN07 GOS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AN07 GOS, 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 AN07 GOS registered?

AN07 GOS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AN07 GOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN07 GOS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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