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HN58 HKG

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,764 mi
Last recorded148,764 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 HKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant stains on electric water pump /hoses

Fail 12 Mar 2026 148,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant stains on electric water pump /hoses

Pass 12 Mar 2025 139,739 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer driveshaft c.v boot coupling caps weeping both sides

coolant stains on electric water pump

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft cup weeping

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2023 124,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer tread

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,414 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,845 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 110,845 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 tyre wearing on inner tread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,796 miles

Offside Rear suspension low

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,319 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,331 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,276 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration number plates.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

rear tyres worn to the wear bars.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

rear tyres worn to the wear bars.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,255 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HN58 HKG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey 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 HN58 HKG, 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 HN58 HKG registered?

HN58 HKG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is HN58 HKG safe to buy?

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