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EK58 HRX

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 HRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 94,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,499 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S + N/S Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,858 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 75,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,483 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,726 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,154 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,154 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,049 miles

n/side outer wall damaged on outer wall not to core splits on inner wall

n/side tyre outer wall damaged not to core and splits on inner wall

splits on inner wall o/side front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,702 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 22,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EK58 HRX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EK58 HRX, 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 EK58 HRX registered?

EK58 HRX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is EK58 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 HRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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