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GJ58 XBZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 XBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,070 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 57,070 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,794 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,969 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,900 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge recommend tracking

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 XBZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

GJ58 XBZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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