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WJ58 YUA

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 135,268 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2025 132,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,556 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,554 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,899 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on sholders of tread

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 YUA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

WJ58 YUA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is WJ58 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 YUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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