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RK58 YTB

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,128 mi
Last recorded157,128 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 YTB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,260 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 144,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 216,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 121,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 111,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 101,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,988 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 82,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,544 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in it on inner edge

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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RK58 YTB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK58 YTB, 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 RK58 YTB registered?

RK58 YTB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is RK58 YTB safe to buy?

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