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NU58 NLP

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 NLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 173,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 169,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 164,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 160,797 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 160,785 miles

Power steering malfunctioning notchie when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 156,144 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 143,510 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 143,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 137,746 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2019 137,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 130,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 102,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,528 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,948 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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NU58 NLP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU58 NLP, 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 NU58 NLP registered?

NU58 NLP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is NU58 NLP safe to buy?

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