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FY58 UYN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,002 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 120,983 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,372 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 107,912 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,493 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,493 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 100,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,974 miles

Offside Rear disc corroding

Offside wiper arm linkage broken

Rear pads 4mm

Nearside Front wheel has slight kink

Nearside Rear wheel kinked

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,939 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,190 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 UYN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UYN, 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 FY58 UYN registered?

FY58 UYN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is FY58 UYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 UYN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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