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GK58 VJN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs lightly corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low on inside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,739 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Fail 8 Feb 2016 120,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,510 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 111,510 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake disc slight lip

service light on dash (oil service)

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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GK58 VJN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GK58 VJN, 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 GK58 VJN registered?

GK58 VJN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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