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EJ58 OKF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

198,401 mi
Last recorded198,401 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 OKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 198,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 196,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 164,168 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,222 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Offside front tyre worn on edges (245/35/19)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 38,850 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,872 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EJ58 OKF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EJ58 OKF, 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 EJ58 OKF registered?

EJ58 OKF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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