CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM58 GJG

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,706 mi
Last recorded91,706 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 GJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,088 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear alloy wheel has had a weld repair

Fail 30 Oct 2019 82,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear alloy wheel has had a weld repair

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,294 miles

Offside Front backing plate loose

covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front backing plate loose

covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,783 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/f 245/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished 245/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm 275/30x19

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,706 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,383 miles

front tyres badly cracked on sidewalls and between 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM58 GJG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM58 GJG, 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 SM58 GJG?

You can check the full history of SM58 GJG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM58 GJG registered?

SM58 GJG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is SM58 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM58 GJG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM58 GJG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM58 GJG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.