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NV58 DGO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,399 mi
Last recorded151,399 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 DGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 151,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 148,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 138,843 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 138,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 113,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 94,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim. (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,013 miles

splits in nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/s/f undertray hanging down (refitted) due to body damage

O/s/r tyre siewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/s/r tyre siewall damaged

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DGO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DGO, 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 NV58 DGO registered?

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

Is NV58 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV58 DGO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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