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RX58 KGG

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 KGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 107,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear ends of front to rear brake pipes lightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,764 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,311 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,362 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,001 miles

Centre Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,071 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are cut/split on treaded section

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,360 miles

offside front tyre has cuts on thread

Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,521 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2010 12,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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RX58 KGG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RX58 KGG, 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 RX58 KGG registered?

RX58 KGG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is RX58 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 KGG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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