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NV58 AOO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,135 mi
Last recorded224,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 AOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 224,135 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 22 Oct 2024 210,796 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 199,937 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 199,935 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 188,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 177,987 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged HOUSING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn COIL SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 168,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 167,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,815 miles

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2019 151,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 143,886 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 143,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 129,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 129,993 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 101,032 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 101,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NV58 AOO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV58 AOO, 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 NV58 AOO registered?

NV58 AOO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is NV58 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV58 AOO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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