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LT58 OWH

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,919 mi
Last recorded222,919 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 OWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 222,919 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 222,379 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 214,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2024 213,760 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 208,902 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 208,158 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 194,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 175,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,559 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,565 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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LT58 OWH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LT58 OWH, 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 LT58 OWH?

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What year was LT58 OWH registered?

LT58 OWH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LT58 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT58 OWH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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