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AN08 PKD

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 129,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 123,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 113,975 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,077 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,287 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped inner

n/s front wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 47,321 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,722 miles

Theres a deep cut in the offside rear tyres tread.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 36,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Theres a deep cut in the offside rear tyres tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,448 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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AN08 PKD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 AN08 PKD, 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 AN08 PKD registered?

AN08 PKD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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