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ML58 PFU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 PFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 85,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,724 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,710 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater in o/s wing inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin amber 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 76,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin amber 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 72,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking all around tyre and outer wall cut but not showing cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 63,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,936 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, (245/35/19) (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,793 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,644 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 18,330 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 18,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 9,275 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 PFU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML58 PFU, 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 ML58 PFU registered?

ML58 PFU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is ML58 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 PFU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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