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HN58 LEU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

242,651 mi
Last recorded242,651 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 LEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 242,651 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 232,693 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 226,366 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 203,769 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 172,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 152,806 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,820 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

oil leaks

zero emissions

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,223 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Nov 2015 128,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,336 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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HN58 LEU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN58 LEU, 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 HN58 LEU registered?

HN58 LEU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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