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PX58 PYS

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

201,825 mi
Last recorded201,825 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 PYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 201,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 201,825 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2021 186,868 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 29 Dec 2021 186,868 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,913 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 174,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Snapped !! (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Thrust arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,937 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 159,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 145,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 129,177 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,839 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on outer tread

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Oct 2015 102,501 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,492 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 82,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 31,688 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 31,688 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,880 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,462 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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PX58 PYS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PX58 PYS, 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 PX58 PYS registered?

PX58 PYS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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