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AV08 VDP

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,802 mi
Last recorded187,802 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,802 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 187,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 167,957 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,478 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF + NSR + OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 152,477 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF + NSR + OSR (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,795 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 125,558 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,521 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 84,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 76,827 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 66,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake "hanging on" slightly

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,225 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 VDP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV08 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

AV08 VDP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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