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L444 COO

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,676 mi
Last recorded191,676 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 COO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 191,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 179,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 179,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 165,406 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 165,406 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,038 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 157,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 150,057 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 150,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 134,312 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 134,312 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 128,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,929 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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L444 COO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L444 COO, 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

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What year was L444 COO registered?

L444 COO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is L444 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 COO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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