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MF58 YZG

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 YZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 129,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,228 miles

Rear diff slight leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 179,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,195 miles

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

Rear diff slight leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 106,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Dipped beam dull nearside and offside

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

Rear diff slight leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,890 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,682 miles

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,738 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,034 miles

1. Outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted. 2. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

3. Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 4. Both front tyres wearing low on edges. 5. Hand brake travel close to limit.

6. Nearside front anti roll bar link pin dust cover starting to split.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,182 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,988 miles

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

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 YZG 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 76.5%.

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 MF58 YZG, 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

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What year was MF58 YZG registered?

MF58 YZG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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