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HN58 UVJ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,227 mi
Last recorded186,227 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 186,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 186,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 181,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightwear on inside edges.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 171,906 miles

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightwear on inside edges.

Rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 162,395 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside slight seepage from end of boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 162,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside slight seepage from end of boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 154,713 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 154,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,170 miles

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot damp

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 128,169 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer c/v boot damp

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,608 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Nearside rear outer drive shaft joint leaking

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 112,608 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seats fitted in rear

Nearside rear outer drive shaft joint leaking

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 57,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,319 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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HN58 UVJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

HN58 UVJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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