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GY58 HWH

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,418 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 135,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 131,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 126,586 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed very inner edge showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,725 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,366 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2012 41,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,497 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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GY58 HWH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY58 HWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 HWH registered?

GY58 HWH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GY58 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 HWH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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