2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · EY08 OKM
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11/04/2008. Recorded mileage 174,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
EY08 OKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 174,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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EY08 OKM Mileage History
- 14/10/2021166,127 mi
- 18/10/2021166,127 mi
- 26/09/2022174,276 mi+8,149 mi
- 30/09/2022174,276 mi
Average of roughly 8,478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EY08 OKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (EY08 OKM) between October 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 both offside rear upper a”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside rear upper”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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