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EJ58 RUU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 RUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 152,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 148,210 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 148,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 142,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 128,226 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,449 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 114,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,995 miles

N/s/f tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

Fail 23 Jan 2019 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

Steering fluid over filled

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,199 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 88,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 53,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,093 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,813 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,736 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 RUU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EJ58 RUU, 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 EJ58 RUU registered?

EJ58 RUU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is EJ58 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ58 RUU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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