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DK58 ZWD

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

215,597 mi
Last recorded215,597 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 ZWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 215,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023
Fail 9 Sep 2023 213,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 189,520 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 188,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 157,371 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 157,371 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Deep cuts with cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,978 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,190 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 146,190 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 141,853 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,554 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 113,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,226 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,342 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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DK58 ZWD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK58 ZWD, 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 DK58 ZWD registered?

DK58 ZWD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is DK58 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK58 ZWD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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