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PK58 AHC

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,450 mi
Last recorded256,450 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 AHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 256,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 235,377 miles

Headlamps project different colour light, possible fault on offside

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap clunking

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 234,882 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Satellite navigation system (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 88% - fault on nearside brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps project different colour light, possible fault on offside

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap clunking

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 210,978 miles

All rear suspension related bushes, inc. subframe mounts, appear deteriorated and have slight play, but not excessive

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake is slower to apply and return (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 183,174 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under trays

Pass 1 Aug 2016 170,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 170,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,120 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 155,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 144,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 110,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,442 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PK58 AHC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK58 AHC, 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 PK58 AHC registered?

PK58 AHC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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