2008 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · V15 KAH
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,562 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V15 KAH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 105,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V15 KAH Mileage History
- 14/04/201115,914 mi
- 15/04/201115,923 mi+9 mi
- 10/04/201219,688 mi+3,765 mi
- 11/04/201219,707 mi+19 mi
- 11/04/201323,160 mi+3,453 mi
- 11/06/201426,716 mi+3,556 mi
- 16/06/201529,906 mi+3,190 mi
- 28/06/201633,203 mi+3,297 mi
- 27/06/201735,801 mi+2,598 mi
- 25/06/201837,594 mi+1,793 mi
- 13/06/201939,045 mi+1,451 mi
- 10/06/202041,334 mi+2,289 mi
- 29/06/202144,429 mi+3,095 mi
- 06/08/202257,740 mi+13,311 mi
- 09/08/202257,741 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/202373,545 mi+15,804 mi
- 09/08/202373,545 mi
- 02/08/202486,228 mi+12,683 mi
- 09/08/202486,228 mi
- 04/08/202597,957 mi+11,729 mi
- 07/08/202598,081 mi+124 mi
- 06/08/2026105,520 mi+7,439 mi
- 19/08/2026105,562 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 5,841 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
V15 KAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (V15 KAH) between April 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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