2008 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · KY08 VZB
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 160,850 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
KY08 VZB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 160,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KY08 VZB Mileage History
- 12/01/2022136,088 mi
- 12/01/2023146,846 mi+10,758 mi
- 31/01/2024160,833 mi+13,987 mi
- 12/02/2024160,850 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 11,884 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KY08 VZB 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 (KY08 VZB) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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