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PN58 WUE

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,736 mi
Last recorded172,736 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 WUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 172,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 161,889 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded.

front tyres wearing out of shape inner edges.

o/s/r wheel bearing leaking grease.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,224 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 136,223 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank straps loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,817 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 125,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 106,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,073 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 39,000 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2013 26,190 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 15,807 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,733 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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PN58 WUE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN58 WUE, 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 PN58 WUE registered?

PN58 WUE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PN58 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN58 WUE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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