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LD58 WDV

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,500 mi
Last recorded35,500 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 WDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

baby seat prevent neaside rear seat belt to be checked

Fail 29 Feb 2016 29,154 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

baby seat prevent neaside rear seat belt to be checked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,531 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 9,375 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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LD58 WDV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD58 WDV, 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 LD58 WDV registered?

LD58 WDV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is LD58 WDV safe to buy?

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