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SJ58 VLL

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,416 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 76,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 63,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 57,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,352 miles

Fuel cap perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2018 46,355 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,308 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/SIDE FRONT TYRE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,664 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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SJ58 VLL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SJ58 VLL, 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

How do I check the history of SJ58 VLL?

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What year was SJ58 VLL registered?

SJ58 VLL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is SJ58 VLL safe to buy?

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