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FY58 CZD

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 CZD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 167,852 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 167,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 159,934 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 159,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 155,423 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,547 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,170 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

smoke readings to low to register

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,033 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,502 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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FY58 CZD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY58 CZD, 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 FY58 CZD registered?

FY58 CZD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is FY58 CZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 CZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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