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YE58 WJG

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 WJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 108,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,556 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,854 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,504 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 22,729 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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YE58 WJG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YE58 WJG, 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

How do I check the history of YE58 WJG?

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What year was YE58 WJG registered?

YE58 WJG is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is YE58 WJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE58 WJG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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