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GF58 LDK

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 LDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 77,538 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 77,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,132 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,591 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 69,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 66,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,662 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,001 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,100 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 30,615 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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GF58 LDK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF58 LDK, 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 GF58 LDK registered?

GF58 LDK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is GF58 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 LDK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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