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YH58 KXW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,862 mi
Last recorded188,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 188,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 179,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 161,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 161,898 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 115,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,613 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 96,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 74,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,223 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,223 miles

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

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 KXW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH58 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

YH58 KXW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is YH58 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 KXW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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