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WIG 6056

2008 BMW 525

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,068 mi
Last recorded123,068 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 6056
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,068 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,189 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 111,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,439 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,790 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,265 miles

Nearside Front road wheel rim slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 96,154 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,728 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,422 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,197 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 56,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,637 miles

both rear discs slighly worn

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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WIG 6056 is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WIG 6056, 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 WIG 6056 registered?

WIG 6056 is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WIG 6056 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIG 6056 shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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