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GY58 HXK

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 148,712 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 126,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,386 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2024 122,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,667 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,251 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 108,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess unit not sitting level (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess unit not sitting level (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 102,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 98,966 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,789 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 89,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,597 miles

All brake discs corroding

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,069 miles

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

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

off side front tyre starting to crack

under vehicle covers obscure inspection of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,942 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 42,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 HXK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GY58 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

GY58 HXK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is GY58 HXK safe to buy?

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