2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · R31 PAH
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,476 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R31 PAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 119,476 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: Good
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R31 PAH Mileage History
- 22/11/202289,339 mi
- 16/11/202399,359 mi+10,020 mi
- 19/11/2024110,101 mi+10,742 mi
- 28/11/2025119,450 mi+9,349 mi
- 28/11/2025119,476 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 9,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R31 PAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (R31 PAH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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