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DF08BKU
2008 BMW 525
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration DF08BKU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 17 Jan 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
14
Passes
4
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,383 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,001 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,912 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,013 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,458 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,098 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,671 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019 25 Jun 20267 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,480 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018 25 Jun 20261 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,566 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 25 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,378 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 25 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,478 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,600 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,759 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,475 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08BKU was registered on 2008-07-29
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