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GJ58 XCW

2008 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 XCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,743 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,719 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,772 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 53,427 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in osf tyre

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 XCW is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

GJ58 XCW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GJ58 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 XCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ58 XCW have outstanding finance?

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