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PE58 EEF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,332 mi
Last recorded170,332 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 EEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2020 170,332 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Sep 2019 166,669 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 161,035 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted ,obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 156,248 miles

all four tyres slightly wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,262 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 134,940 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and getting low to 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,720 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)

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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PE58 EEF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE58 EEF, 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 PE58 EEF registered?

PE58 EEF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is PE58 EEF safe to buy?

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