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VU58 HZP

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,376 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,898 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,725 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,238 miles

Nearside Front on 3 mm

Offside Front on 3 mm

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,322 miles

front tyres 3 mm small splits in tread pattern

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,854 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,723 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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VU58 HZP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU58 HZP, 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 VU58 HZP registered?

VU58 HZP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is VU58 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 HZP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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