2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · E28 AXE
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/04/2008. Recorded mileage 128,234 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
E28 AXE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 128,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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E28 AXE Mileage History
- 09/06/201128,663 mi
- 09/06/201128,663 mi
- 24/05/201238,458 mi+9,795 mi
- 14/05/201344,676 mi+6,218 mi
- 14/05/201344,676 mi
- 22/05/201452,199 mi+7,523 mi
- 22/07/201560,956 mi+8,757 mi
- 22/07/201560,956 mi
- 11/07/201666,791 mi+5,835 mi
- 03/07/201771,280 mi+4,489 mi
- 02/08/201875,993 mi+4,713 mi
- 06/08/201875,998 mi+5 mi
- 18/09/201988,411 mi+12,413 mi
- 18/09/201988,411 mi
- 21/08/202094,113 mi+5,702 mi
- 14/09/202197,843 mi+3,730 mi
- 30/08/2022103,153 mi+5,310 mi
- 13/09/2023111,762 mi+8,609 mi
- 07/09/2024120,159 mi+8,397 mi
- 15/09/2025128,234 mi+8,075 mi
- 15/09/2025128,234 mi
Average of roughly 6,978 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
E28 AXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (E28 AXE) between June 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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