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PE58 WXB

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 WXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 222,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 213,785 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 213,780 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 200,870 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 180,458 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,335 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,264 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,042 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,178 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 12 Sep 2012 43,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,506 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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PE58 WXB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

PE58 WXB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is PE58 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 WXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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