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KA57 ZSJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

231,289 mi
Last recorded231,289 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 231,289 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 231,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 206,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road Wheel Damaged

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 206,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road Wheel Damaged

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 175,667 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 175,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 161,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 161,764 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 146,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 124,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 124,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,524 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note: front under cover side area oily.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,364 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,196 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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KA57 ZSJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KA57 ZSJ, 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 KA57 ZSJ registered?

KA57 ZSJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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