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WF58 CNO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,581 mi
Last recorded166,581 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 CNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 166,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 161,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 150,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 144,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,454 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 126,488 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,564 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Nov 2014 115,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2013 107,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,676 miles

Greese appears to be leaking from n/s rear out drive shaft coupling.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,774 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)

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

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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WF58 CNO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WF58 CNO, 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 WF58 CNO registered?

WF58 CNO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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