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WF58 GNX

2008 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,948 mi
Last recorded178,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 GNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 178,948 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 178,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 171,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 163,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 153,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 143,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 136,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 129,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 126,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,264 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 98,186 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,277 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,832 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,908 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 GNX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF58 GNX, 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 WF58 GNX registered?

WF58 GNX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is WF58 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF58 GNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF58 GNX have outstanding finance?

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