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2008 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW08MXJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 20 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,598 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,847 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,110 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 123,625 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024 12 Jun 20268 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,788 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2023 12 Jun 20269 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,701 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2022 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,656 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2021 12 Jun 202610 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,315 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,459 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,631 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018 12 Jun 202610 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,631 MI
12 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,192 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017 12 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,258 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202615 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,140 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 12 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,562 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 12 Jun 202621 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,872 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,987 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,869 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08MXJ was registered on 2008-06-24
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