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ST58 FLN

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,067 mi
Last recorded159,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 159,067 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 148,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 134,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 121,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 115,609 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,739 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,895 miles

Multiply Stone Chips In Windscreen

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,034 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 52,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 31,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre is low on outer edge of 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
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ST58 FLN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ST58 FLN, 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 ST58 FLN?

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What year was ST58 FLN registered?

ST58 FLN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is ST58 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 FLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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