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AW08 BOS

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,860 mi
Last recorded207,860 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW08 BOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 207,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 202,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 194,445 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 194,443 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Leak from fuel pump/hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 183,981 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 183,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,404 miles

Rear only 16% hand brake

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame fixing points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 158,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 146,323 miles

both rear tyres close to 2mm and nearside inner wall condition

Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,513 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight unbalance on front brakes (nearside slower action)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,219 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,203 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,978 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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AW08 BOS 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 78.9%.

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 AW08 BOS, 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 AW08 BOS registered?

AW08 BOS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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