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RF58 KND

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,552 mi
Last recorded151,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 KND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 151,552 miles

t/p/m/s light on and brake warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2026 151,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

t/p/m/s light on and brake warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 143,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2024 143,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake warning lamp on dash

Pass 29 Feb 2024 132,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 132,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad warning light on, Brake pads good

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,475 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,384 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,569 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,854 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,988 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,043 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,299 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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RF58 KND is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RF58 KND, 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 RF58 KND registered?

RF58 KND is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is RF58 KND safe to buy?

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