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SV58 VGM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,875 mi
Last recorded101,875 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 VGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 101,379 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,290 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,941 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,275 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage

both front wheels slightly buckled

both rear suspension arm bushes unbonding

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front sidewall damage

both front wheels slightly buckled

both rear suspension arm bushes unbonding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,611 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,862 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 44,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,024 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f pad sensor loose not in pad

Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f pad sensor loose not in pad

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,667 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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SV58 VGM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV58 VGM, 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 SV58 VGM?

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What year was SV58 VGM registered?

SV58 VGM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is SV58 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 VGM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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