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2008 BMW 525D SE Touring 3.0L Diesel · SNZ 8214

SNZ 8214

2008 BMW 525D SE Touring (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 183,736 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 525D SE TOURING
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
183,736 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2993cc

SNZ 8214 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
  • 183,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SNZ 8214 Mileage History

  1. 30/09/2022166,451 mi
  2. 29/01/2024176,209 mi+9,758 mi
  3. 10/04/2025183,143 mi+6,934 mi
  4. 13/05/2025183,704 mi+561 mi
  5. 20/05/2025183,736 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 6,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SNZ 8214 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 525D Se Touring (SNZ 8214) between September 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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