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ANM 170

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 170
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,242 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 55,710 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 42,475 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 38,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 27,210 miles

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

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

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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ANM 170 is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ANM 170, 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

How do I check the history of ANM 170?

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What year was ANM 170 registered?

ANM 170 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is ANM 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANM 170 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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