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RJ58 PZP

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,041 mi
Last recorded126,041 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 PZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 126,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 122,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,945 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,776 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 101,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 47,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,712 miles

all 4 tyres starting to get low on tread

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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RJ58 PZP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ58 PZP, 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 RJ58 PZP registered?

RJ58 PZP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 PZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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