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SO58 DVN

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 DVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 80,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 80,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,948 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 74,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 67,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,533 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,757 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,990 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,318 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag light on

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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SO58 DVN 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 SO58 DVN, 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 SO58 DVN?

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What year was SO58 DVN registered?

SO58 DVN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SO58 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO58 DVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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