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NV58 DHA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,802 mi
Last recorded149,802 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 DHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 149,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,747 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on 3mm 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Offside front tyre worn on outer edge 245/35/19

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged on outside wall 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,659 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,469 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,540 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,971 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 87,971 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,746 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp illuminated

undertrays

Fail 6 Feb 2017 80,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake warning lamp illuminated

undertrays

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,646 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,512 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,704 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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NV58 DHA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NV58 DHA, 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 DHA registered?

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

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