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YH58 GXS

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 GXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,628 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,515 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 93,515 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Nearside Front tyre,damage to side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,183 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,352 miles

Advise n/s bonnet catch not holding

Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,192 miles

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

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

Advise n/s bonnet catch not holding

Advise nail in n/s front tyre tread area

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,124 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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YH58 GXS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH58 GXS, 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 YH58 GXS registered?

YH58 GXS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YH58 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 GXS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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