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AA58 KAZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA58 KAZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,066 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,149 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,510 miles

offside front & both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,441 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,980 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread ON Legal Limit.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 85,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread ON Legal Limit.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,906 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread On Breakers (2mm).

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre Starting to Crack and Slightly Worn Outer Edge.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Close To Breakers. (245/40 R18).

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Close To Breakers. (245/40 R18 XL).

Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,518 miles

front brake pads low and discs poor

rear brake discs poor

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,629 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroding.

Front Brake Pads Poor.

Offside Rear Tyre Punctured.

Possible Puncture In Nearside Front Tyre.

Rear Brake Discs Corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,875 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,548 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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AA58 KAZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AA58 KAZ, 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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What year was AA58 KAZ registered?

AA58 KAZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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