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AU58 OXW

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

189,069 mi
Last recorded189,069 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 189,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 182,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 176,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 169,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 162,702 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 147,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 142,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 136,584 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 136,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,653 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,019 miles

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

n/s front and n/s rear have deep cuts in tread

n/s front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,782 miles

o/s rear tyre worn very low (on limit ,advise replacement)

Pass 9 May 2013 57,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,150 miles

front tyres have uneven wear on inner edges, wearing low in places

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,203 miles

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

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

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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AU58 OXW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU58 OXW, 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 AU58 OXW registered?

AU58 OXW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AU58 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 OXW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU58 OXW have outstanding finance?

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