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GV58 WAJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,247 mi
Last recorded56,247 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 56,247 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 50,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 50,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,472 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( Split...24 inch flat blade type. ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( 23 inch flat blade type. ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components...

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 26,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 22,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 14,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 12,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre cut in sidewall, no chords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 9,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 8,003 miles

Both front tyres slight perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,774 miles

Both front tyres have damage on sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 6,774 miles

Both front tyres have damage on sidewall

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 5,315 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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GV58 WAJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV58 WAJ, 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 GV58 WAJ registered?

GV58 WAJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2008.

Is GV58 WAJ safe to buy?

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