2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · F25 RVK
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 149,802 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
F25 RVK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 149,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F25 RVK Mileage History
- 13/12/201132,704 mi
- 13/12/201132,704 mi
- 12/12/201241,512 mi+8,808 mi
- 05/12/201347,646 mi+6,134 mi
- 04/12/201462,303 mi+14,657 mi
- 01/12/201573,447 mi+11,144 mi
- 06/02/201780,743 mi+7,296 mi
- 06/02/201780,746 mi+3 mi
- 06/02/201887,971 mi+7,225 mi
- 06/02/201887,971 mi
- 06/02/201996,540 mi+8,569 mi
- 17/02/2020104,535 mi+7,995 mi
- 22/06/2020106,469 mi+1,934 mi
- 25/06/2021115,659 mi+9,190 mi
- 14/07/2022124,747 mi+9,088 mi
- 21/07/2023134,063 mi+9,316 mi
- 24/07/2024144,058 mi+9,995 mi
- 11/03/2026149,802 mi+5,744 mi
Average of roughly 8,222 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
F25 RVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (F25 RVK) between December 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)”.
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