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AO08 KSU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,156 mi
Last recorded216,156 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 216,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 205,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 194,103 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet worn, but not excessively

Pass 28 Mar 2019 169,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,527 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 134,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,911 miles

dpf fault inducated on the dash

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,184 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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AO08 KSU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO08 KSU, 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 AO08 KSU registered?

AO08 KSU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AO08 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 KSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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