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ND58 HTV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 HTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 147,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 141,648 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 141,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component leaking burning smell at pump,possible over heating (5.3.5 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 134,543 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 125,574 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 125,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 116,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 108,969 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle is damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 May 2021 108,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front anti roll bar link top boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Seat belt buckle is damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2020 102,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 73,420 miles

wear to o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres on edges

Pass 11 May 2016 65,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 13 May 2015 57,931 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 14 May 2014 48,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 May 2014 48,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen wiper blades smear the screen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,007 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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ND58 HTV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ND58 HTV, 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 ND58 HTV registered?

ND58 HTV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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