2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · M8 VFS
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 177,046 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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M8 VFS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/12/2021
- 177,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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M8 VFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (M8 VFS) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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