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HG58 RXW

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

192,188 mi
Last recorded192,188 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 RXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 192,188 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 182,028 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 173,026 miles

Axle 1 components not fully inspected or suspended due to undertrays

Front nearside fog lamp missing with hole in bumper, no obvious sharp edges evident at time of test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone C OS with delamination and crack startng to spread into zone A, likely to be unacceptable condition recommend repair imminently (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip with slight delamination zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

wear/chaffing visible on axle 1 Anti Roll bar; unable to fully inspect, possible failed component or excessive wear

Pass 28 Mar 2023 162,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 152,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 146,492 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 135,421 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 19 Dec 2018 125,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 114,248 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 101,500 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 101,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side repeater loose but not insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,979 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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HG58 RXW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RXW, 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 HG58 RXW registered?

HG58 RXW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is HG58 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 RXW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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