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FN58 EFD

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

185,691 mi
Last recorded185,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 EFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 185,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 176,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 165,807 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 157,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 148,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,121 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 116,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 30,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,123 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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FN58 EFD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FN58 EFD, 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 FN58 EFD registered?

FN58 EFD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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