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SP58 FUE

2008 BMW 525

White Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,893 mi
Last recorded130,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 FUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 130,893 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 130,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,723 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 124,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 81,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,577 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,142 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre approaching legal limit

Slight damage NSF tyre

slight damage to NSR tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2013 35,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OSR tyre approaching legal limit

Slight damage NSF tyre

slight damage to NSR tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,835 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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SP58 FUE is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP58 FUE, 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 SP58 FUE?

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What year was SP58 FUE registered?

SP58 FUE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SP58 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 FUE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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