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AV08 DRX

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 89,565 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 87,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,442 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 77,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,951 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 73,951 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 66,968 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,459 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,317 miles

Nearside Rear Punctured and Underinflated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,008 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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AV08 DRX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 AV08 DRX, 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 AV08 DRX registered?

AV08 DRX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AV08 DRX safe to buy?

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