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L28 HER

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,402 mi
Last recorded177,402 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 HER
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 177,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 173,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 169,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 165,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,673 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 158,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 153,858 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 153,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,567 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,565 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,476 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 104,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 92,609 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside front tyre unevenly worn

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 72,202 miles

both rear tyres getting low

child seat fitted to n/s rear

emissions reading too low no print out

Fail 16 May 2012 72,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low

child seat fitted to n/s rear

emissions reading too low no print out

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,721 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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L28 HER is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L28 HER, 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 L28 HER registered?

L28 HER is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is L28 HER safe to buy?

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