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OV08BSX
2008 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV08BSX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 26 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 235,837 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 235,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 228,425 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 358,183 KM
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024 26 Jun 202627 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 212,612 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 201,506 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn outer edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 191,113 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 179,180 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021 26 Jun 202629 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,128 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,001 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 26 Jun 20266 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on out outer tread (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,891 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
- engine cover and under tray fitted
- child seat fitted
- o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
14 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,389 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,229 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,135 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,376 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,648 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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OV08BSX was registered on 2008-03-21
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