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PK58 VSU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 173,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 162,714 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,079 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 147,079 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 144,430 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,536 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 126,779 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,736 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 119,736 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,659 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,721 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)

child seat passenger rear

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,045 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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PK58 VSU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 PK58 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

PK58 VSU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is PK58 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK58 VSU 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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