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G9 LHR

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,289 miles

EGR cooler coolant housing cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 106,287 miles

Body component insecure Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Car interior moldy

EGR cooler coolant housing cracked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S/F brake back plate loose but not likely to detach

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 100,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 95,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,248 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 77,188 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 54,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,613 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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G9 LHR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G9 LHR, 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 G9 LHR registered?

G9 LHR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is G9 LHR safe to buy?

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