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MK58 ULA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

309,426 mi
Last recorded309,426 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 ULA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 309,426 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 309,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 305,638 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 305,638 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides at wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 300,795 miles

Front slight play drop links

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play drop links

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 295,474 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts/rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 295,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts/rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 288,166 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED RESTRICTING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 281,509 miles

NSR tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2020 281,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2019 267,551 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 267,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 195,349 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 195,349 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,311 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,699 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,838 miles

center rear seat belt,the part that latches into the buckle is on the wrong side of the stop

nearside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,752 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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MK58 ULA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK58 ULA, 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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MK58 ULA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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