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PX58 XLR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,759 mi
Last recorded155,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 XLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,759 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 155,756 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 145,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 145,114 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside parking brake is low

Pass 13 Feb 2021 139,951 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 139,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

tyre pressure light on dash

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

wheels have had previous repairs

Fail 22 Jul 2019 129,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted offside and nearside

tyre pressure light on dash

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

wheels have had previous repairs

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 94,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,363 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,242 miles

unable to detect emissions

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,535 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,850 miles

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

proper inspection of underbody and some components not possible due too covers.

rear tyres low 2mm-3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,826 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 XLR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

PX58 XLR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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