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PK58 OGD

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,178 mi
Last recorded207,178 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 OGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 207,178 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 206,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/SR AND O/SR ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/SF and both rear's are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 206,587 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/SR AND O/SR ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/SF and both rear's are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 182,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 154,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords impact damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged impact damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,588 miles

parking brake performance poor

Fail 18 Dec 2018 147,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake performance poor

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,071 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,645 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,859 miles

advise strong handbrake performance just met requirements requires inspection/repair

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Dec 2014 117,115 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 117,106 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,236 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,925 miles

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

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

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 OGD is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PK58 OGD, 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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PK58 OGD is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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