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WJ58 TEV

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 TEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,199 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lazy

Rear brakes slightly binding

Track rod end has play

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 142,199 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lazy

Rear brakes slightly binding

Track rod end has play

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 121,314 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly ripped

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 97,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 97,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 86,356 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 86,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,936 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,936 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 71,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,960 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,766 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,474 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,098 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 TEV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ58 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

WJ58 TEV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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