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SP58 LUB

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 LUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 133,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, wearing on edges, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 121,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, wearing on edges, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,234 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 98,228 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 96,788 miles

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properley

Pass 21 May 2018 94,915 miles

under body covers fitted both sides

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,030 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 LUB is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUB, 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

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What year was SP58 LUB registered?

SP58 LUB is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SP58 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 LUB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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