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AT58 TFT

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT58 TFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,787 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 95,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,306 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 86,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 82,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,962 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,962 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,304 miles

nearside front cuts in tyre outerwall

offside rear cuts tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,264 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,028 miles

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

Nearside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre mishaped.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,221 miles

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

Near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,441 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre mishaped.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,873 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner edges of tread.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,963 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the limit.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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AT58 TFT is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AT58 TFT, 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 AT58 TFT registered?

AT58 TFT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is AT58 TFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT58 TFT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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