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EJ58 RUO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,743 mi
Last recorded64,743 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 RUO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 63,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 60,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,746 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,581 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,581 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,650 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,260 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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EJ58 RUO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

EJ58 RUO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ58 RUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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