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SD58 URB

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 URB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 169,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 162,443 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 156,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 146,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 139,586 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 139,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,806 miles

slight play steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,806 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Feb 2017 128,428 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 128,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 128,428 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,969 miles

advise both rear tyres between 2 and 3 mm centre of tread tyre size 225/50 R 17

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,922 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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SD58 URB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD58 URB, 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 SD58 URB registered?

SD58 URB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is SD58 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 URB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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