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GJ58 MJX

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,410 mi
Last recorded189,410 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension, front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 184,059 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 171,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,726 miles

dpf warning on

travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,513 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,146 miles

front screen cracked , but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front screen cracked , but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Sep 2015 102,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,321 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 81,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,032 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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GJ58 MJX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ58 MJX, 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 GJ58 MJX registered?

GJ58 MJX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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