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2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,689 mi
Last recorded167,689 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 WWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 167,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 167,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 158,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 133,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,496 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 118,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 118,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6mm (225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit 1.6mm (225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

under guards fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2019 114,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 1.6mm (225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit 1.6mm (225-50-17) (5.2.3 (e))

under guards fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in center (5.2.3 (e))

underguards fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 107,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in center (5.2.3 (e))

osr brake pad sensor wire insecure

underguards fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r driveshaft coupling leaking grease

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r driveshaft coupling leaking grease

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,495 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 44,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 32,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LG58 WWE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG58 WWE, 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 LG58 WWE registered?

LG58 WWE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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