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PY58 BEO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,412 mi
Last recorded103,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 BEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,412 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 103,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,723 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight cut.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slight cut.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,085 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,499 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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PY58 BEO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY58 BEO, 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 PY58 BEO registered?

PY58 BEO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is PY58 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY58 BEO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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