2008 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · SM58 FFK
2008 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2008. Recorded mileage 51,847 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
SM58 FFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 51,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SM58 FFK Mileage History
- 08/12/202245,810 mi
- 08/12/202245,810 mi
- 13/10/202349,639 mi+3,829 mi
- 13/10/202349,639 mi
- 07/06/202451,847 mi+2,208 mi
Average of roughly 4,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM58 FFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (SM58 FFK) between December 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SM58 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SM58FFK.
FORD
TRANSIT
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
AUDI
A4
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XR 1200
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XL883
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
XL883
HARLEY DAVIDSON
XL883
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLSTC
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FXDC
MAZDA
2
MAZDA
2