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WJ58 HSC

2008 BMW 525

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,351 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,069 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,516 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 17,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,076 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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WJ58 HSC is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ58 HSC, 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 WJ58 HSC registered?

WJ58 HSC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is WJ58 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 HSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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