2008 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · MV58 ACJ
2008 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 150,215 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MV58 ACJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2022
- 150,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MV58 ACJ Mileage History
- 20/12/2021137,364 mi
- 08/12/2022150,215 mi+12,851 mi
Average of roughly 13,303 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
MV58 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (MV58 ACJ) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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