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HG58 RYB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,330 mi
Last recorded179,330 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 RYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2020 179,330 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 176,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 170,938 miles

Parking brake has slight travel

Rear Disks slightly pitted

Windscreen has small chip

Pass 14 Jul 2018 169,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 157,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 152,742 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RYB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB?

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What year was HG58 RYB registered?

HG58 RYB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is HG58 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 RYB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG58 RYB have outstanding finance?

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