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LV58 NAA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

250,776 mi
Last recorded250,776 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 NAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 250,776 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 250,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 237,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have less than 3mm of central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 237,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have less than 3mm of central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 222,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff both leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 207,229 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres devoid of inner/outer tread. No cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 207,164 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall of tyre completely misshapen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres devoid of inner/outer tread. No cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 185,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficency

Pass 28 Nov 2019 172,539 miles

Handbrake performance only just met 16% minimum requirements. Advise rear brake attention.

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 5 Dec 2018 162,435 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,831 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 151,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 138,523 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 126,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,977 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,483 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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LV58 NAA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 LV58 NAA, 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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LV58 NAA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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