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FY58 DKL

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,188 mi
Last recorded171,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 171,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front (insecure) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 171,045 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front (insecure) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,692 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,700 miles

Child seat fitted near side rear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,737 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 26,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT RFT 245/45/R17(95Y)

Offside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords and also has a nail in it

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,729 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 15,960 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,960 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 DKL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY58 DKL, 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 DKL registered?

FY58 DKL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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