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RE58 PKZ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 PKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 101,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 100,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 99,188 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 95,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,232 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

e m l light on

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,316 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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RE58 PKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE58 PKZ, 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

How do I check the history of RE58 PKZ?

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What year was RE58 PKZ registered?

RE58 PKZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is RE58 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 PKZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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