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VO58 RUU

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,216 mi
Last recorded175,216 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 RUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 175,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 170,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 166,356 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 138,659 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 105,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,362 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,658 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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VO58 RUU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VO58 RUU, 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.

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What year was VO58 RUU registered?

VO58 RUU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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