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L4 ACR

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ACR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 107,541 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,434 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 105,160 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,284 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,810 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,719 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)

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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L4 ACR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L4 ACR, 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

How do I check the history of L4 ACR?

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What year was L4 ACR registered?

L4 ACR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is L4 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 ACR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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