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WU58 XTN

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,760 mi
Last recorded172,760 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 XTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 172,760 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 172,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 164,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,436 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking transmission fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,405 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 137,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 131,833 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective part of blade missing clears screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 131,833 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both hid conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective part of blade missing clears screen ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 125,962 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,957 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 118,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,833 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 5 Sep 2014 86,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,673 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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WU58 XTN is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WU58 XTN, 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 WU58 XTN registered?

WU58 XTN is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is WU58 XTN safe to buy?

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