2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · BP57 VSA
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/01/2008. Recorded mileage 158,405 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
BP57 VSA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 158,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BP57 VSA Mileage History
- 20/05/20109,435 mi
- 25/05/201120,761 mi+11,326 mi
- 25/05/201120,761 mi
- 31/05/201228,119 mi+7,358 mi
- 13/05/201332,359 mi+4,240 mi
- 06/06/201442,589 mi+10,230 mi
- 06/06/201442,595 mi+6 mi
- 11/07/201555,494 mi+12,899 mi
- 02/08/201666,487 mi+10,993 mi
- 02/08/201666,492 mi+5 mi
- 01/08/201774,138 mi+7,646 mi
- 01/08/201774,138 mi
- 03/08/201883,331 mi+9,193 mi
- 07/08/201883,338 mi+7 mi
- 05/08/201989,558 mi+6,220 mi
- 06/08/202097,999 mi+8,441 mi
- 30/07/2021109,228 mi+11,229 mi
- 30/07/2021109,228 mi
- 19/08/2022113,338 mi+4,110 mi
- 19/08/2022113,338 mi
- 15/08/2023121,929 mi+8,591 mi
- 09/08/2024135,416 mi+13,487 mi
- 18/08/2025148,885 mi+13,469 mi
- 17/08/2026158,405 mi+9,520 mi
Average of roughly 9,171 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
BP57 VSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (BP57 VSA) between May 2010 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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