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MX58 XDT

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 XDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,143 miles

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

Rear handbrake travel excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2023 117,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake travel excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,667 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,341 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts, so tested as presented.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 104,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended added WD40 now working! (7.1.2 (d))

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts, so tested as presented.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,309 miles

tyre worn on inner edge replacement recommended asap

Fail 9 Jan 2020 101,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

tyre worn on inner edge replacement recommended asap

Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,141 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,141 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,837 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,289 miles

offside front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,268 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,022 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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MX58 XDT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX58 XDT, 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 MX58 XDT registered?

MX58 XDT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is MX58 XDT safe to buy?

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