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WF58 MMA

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,443 mi
Last recorded279,443 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 MMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 279,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 279,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 259,008 miles

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 13 Oct 2022 259,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 237,492 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 237,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 221,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 221,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 210,695 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 210,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 192,045 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 167,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 144,774 miles

Slight corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Slight scoring/pitting to o/s/r outer brake disc surface

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 144,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Slight scoring/pitting to o/s/r outer brake disc surface

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,450 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lower front wishbone bush peeling but no excessive movment.

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm in centre.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,555 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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WF58 MMA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WF58 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

WF58 MMA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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