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MF58 FRJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,372 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 133,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 118,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,529 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,529 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,518 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 101,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,545 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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MF58 FRJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF58 FRJ, 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 MF58 FRJ registered?

MF58 FRJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is MF58 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 FRJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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