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FV58 DVF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,208 mi
Last recorded208,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 DVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 208,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 204,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 197,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2022 197,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2021 189,679 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 183,001 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 183,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 175,173 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 175,173 miles

Offside Side repeater not working bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 162,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,158 miles

Sill covers,under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 120,385 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,339 miles

front brake discs worn lipped

rear brake discs worn lipped

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front brake discs worn lipped

rear brake discs worn lipped

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,914 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 26 Oct 2011 75,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,335 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV58 DVF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV58 DVF, 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 FV58 DVF registered?

FV58 DVF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FV58 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 DVF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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