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HY58 JSV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 JSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 125,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 128,877 miles

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 128,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine missfire

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,201 miles

Engine covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,001 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,001 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,194 miles

Nearside Front 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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HY58 JSV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY58 JSV, 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

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What year was HY58 JSV registered?

HY58 JSV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is HY58 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 JSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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