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YH58 NMJ

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,545 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,800 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,549 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,683 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,976 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,958 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 NMJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

YH58 NMJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is YH58 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 NMJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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