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GJ58 MKZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,652 mi
Last recorded148,652 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 148,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 138,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 133,621 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S PARKING BRAKE WEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 127,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 121,111 miles

front tyres wearing uneven inflated on pre check

Fail 13 Dec 2018 121,111 miles

front tyres wearing uneven inflated on pre check

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,729 miles

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

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

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

rear airbags low ride height low on rear

Pass 20 Mar 2017 184,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 165,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,965 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 MKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 GJ58 MKZ, 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 GJ58 MKZ registered?

GJ58 MKZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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