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GY58 OJT

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 OJT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 111,909 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 111,067 miles

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

Nearside handbrake reading low

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 111,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside handbrake reading low

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/50r17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,288 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 87,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear inner edge n/side front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge front and rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,922 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 OJT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 OJT, 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 GY58 OJT registered?

GY58 OJT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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