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PE58 XCU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,613 mi
Last recorded228,613 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 XCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 228,613 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 228,230 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 221,574 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 221,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 214,697 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 214,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 340,106 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 200,735 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 200,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 173,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 141,474 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 117,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,430 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,683 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)

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 XCU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PE58 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

PE58 XCU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is PE58 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 XCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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