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MA58 GKL

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 GKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 135,407 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 135,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to how thin they are (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 123,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,124 miles

both front tyres worn very slightly on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,409 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,478 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 78,080 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear markers

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,234 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,589 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 27,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,374 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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MA58 GKL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA58 GKL, 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 MA58 GKL registered?

MA58 GKL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is MA58 GKL safe to buy?

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