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CU08 LCF

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 117,022 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 116,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 114,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,980 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs deteriorated/lipped

Front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint has signs of cv grease but signs of a split

covers fitted

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/ 45 /17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint has signs of cv grease but signs of a split

covers fitted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,579 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,704 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

Fail 6 Feb 2014 37,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,118 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,288 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,505 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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CU08 LCF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CU08 LCF, 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

How do I check the history of CU08 LCF?

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What year was CU08 LCF registered?

CU08 LCF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CU08 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 LCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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