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GY58 LRF

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,194 mi
Last recorded42,194 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 LRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 42,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,167 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside, disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 36,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 34,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner shows signs of near separating

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner

Fail 5 Oct 2017 28,408 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner shows signs of near separating

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner

Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 18,305 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 13,073 miles

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

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 LRF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

GY58 LRF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is GY58 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 LRF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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