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KP58 FWJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,453 mi
Last recorded166,453 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 166,453 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering notchy

Fail 3 Jul 2024 166,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering notchy

Pass 8 Jul 2023 157,267 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,062 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 138,806 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edge

Both headlights light output seems reduced but cannot confirm - benefit given

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,006 miles

DPF Light On But Not Effecting Emissions

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body Damage But No Sharp Edges

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to delaminate (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,056 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to delaminate (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,428 miles

Front dip beam kick up is flat

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front dip beam kick up is flat

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,644 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,497 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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KP58 FWJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP58 FWJ, 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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KP58 FWJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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