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CX58 UPS

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,619 mi
Last recorded232,619 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 UPS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 232,619 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 219,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 209,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 190,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 187,600 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 182,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 153,400 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 123,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 114,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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CX58 UPS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX58 UPS, 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.

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What year was CX58 UPS registered?

CX58 UPS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is CX58 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX58 UPS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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