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FE58 BSZ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,246 mi
Last recorded123,246 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 114,752 miles

flywheel worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fly wheel worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,256 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring testable components

o/s/r rev lamp inop

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 69,693 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,450 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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FE58 BSZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE58 BSZ, 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 FE58 BSZ registered?

FE58 BSZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is FE58 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 BSZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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