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AN57 TAG

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,040 mi
Last recorded109,040 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN57 TAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 95,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,618 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 49,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,924 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,008 miles

reartyres 2mm

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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AN57 TAG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AN57 TAG, 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 AN57 TAG registered?

AN57 TAG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AN57 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN57 TAG shows 12 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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