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YH58 ZGP

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,057 mi
Last recorded180,057 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 180,057 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 180,057 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 161,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 161,638 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,873 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 136,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 117,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 102,015 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,335 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

front brake pads worn

o/s front tyre looks flat/under inflated

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,365 miles

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Fail 16 Dec 2014 72,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,015 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,803 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 50,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,960 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 ZGP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGP, 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.

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YH58 ZGP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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