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HG58 HFM

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,356 mi
Last recorded67,356 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 HFM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,356 miles

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

rear headlight levelling device arm cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,987 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cuts on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cuts on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,400 miles

slight cracking on edge front tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 40,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,514 miles

slight damage to front bumper and underpan

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012

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)

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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HG58 HFM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG58 HFM, 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

How do I check the history of HG58 HFM?

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What year was HG58 HFM registered?

HG58 HFM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is HG58 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 HFM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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