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WK58 FMY

2008 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,505 mi
Last recorded114,505 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 FMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 114,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 100,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,316 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 81,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,140 miles

full undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner area

Fail 12 Jun 2019 77,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full undertrays fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner area

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,048 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,686 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,376 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,366 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 22,496 miles

both front tyres cut

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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WK58 FMY is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK58 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK58 FMY registered?

WK58 FMY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is WK58 FMY safe to buy?

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