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CP58 EKR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,798 mi
Last recorded163,798 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 EKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 163,798 miles

covers fitted underside

Pass 1 Aug 2025 156,234 miles

Covers fitted underside

Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 142,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 142,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 133,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,573 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,581 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,967 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,864 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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CP58 EKR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP58 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP58 EKR registered?

CP58 EKR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is CP58 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP58 EKR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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