2008 BMW 525 3.0L Petrol · W25 KAB
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 231,516 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W25 KAB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 231,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W25 KAB Mileage History
- 27/06/201176,432 mi
- 04/07/201176,831 mi+399 mi
- 26/06/2012104,730 mi+27,899 mi
- 26/06/2012104,730 mi
- 24/12/2012116,630 mi+11,900 mi
- 16/12/2013127,155 mi+10,525 mi
- 23/12/2014135,520 mi+8,365 mi
- 22/12/2015145,621 mi+10,101 mi
- 22/12/2016157,402 mi+11,781 mi
- 02/02/2018158,598 mi+1,196 mi
- 25/02/2019165,151 mi+6,553 mi
- 26/02/2019165,151 mi
- 24/02/2020183,683 mi+18,532 mi
- 08/03/2021196,190 mi+12,507 mi
- 14/03/2022209,624 mi+13,434 mi
- 06/04/2023216,407 mi+6,783 mi
- 28/03/2024225,529 mi+9,122 mi
- 10/05/2025228,320 mi+2,791 mi
- 10/05/2025228,320 mi
- 10/06/2026231,516 mi+3,196 mi
Average of roughly 10,370 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
W25 KAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (W25 KAB) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)”.
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