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JA58 BMW

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 BMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,763 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,678 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,412 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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JA58 BMW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JA58 BMW, 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 JA58 BMW registered?

JA58 BMW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is JA58 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA58 BMW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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