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LN58 VDA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,707 mi
Last recorded202,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 VDA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 202,707 miles

Undertrays attached

Pass 18 Jul 2024 192,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 177,056 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 165,864 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 165,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 139,862 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

can smell diesel but cant find a leak engine bay area

Pass 17 Jul 2020 124,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,511 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S - Side Windows (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,187 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on the legal limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,352 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,202 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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LN58 VDA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LN58 VDA, 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

How do I check the history of LN58 VDA?

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What year was LN58 VDA registered?

LN58 VDA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is LN58 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 VDA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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