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PE58 ZFA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,419 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,396 miles

Dash lights flashing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,414 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 99,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 87,877 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,404 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZFA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

PE58 ZFA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PE58 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 ZFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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