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HY58 OEF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,764 mi
Last recorded164,764 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 OEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 164,764 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 154,259 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 154,254 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 135,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,879 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,317 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front and rear and offside front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,011 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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HY58 OEF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HY58 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

HY58 OEF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is HY58 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 OEF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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