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ML58 JYZ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,465 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,441 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,218 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

slight wear front brake discs and pads

Pass 9 May 2016 41,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 38,750 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,858 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,012 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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ML58 JYZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ML58 JYZ, 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 ML58 JYZ registered?

ML58 JYZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is ML58 JYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 JYZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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