2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · P15 WAC
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 111,246 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P15 WAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 111,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P15 WAC 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 (P15 WAC) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
P15 WAC Mileage History
- 11/07/2022107,421 mi
- 18/07/2022107,422 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2023111,228 mi+3,806 mi
- 14/08/2023111,246 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 3,501 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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