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NH58 XPG

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH58 XPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 128,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 124,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,415 miles

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

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

Rear Brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,375 miles

Rear Brake discs are pitted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive On rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,117 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges inner face 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,123 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,489 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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NH58 XPG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 NH58 XPG, 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 NH58 XPG registered?

NH58 XPG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is NH58 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH58 XPG 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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