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L88 WCS

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,010 mi
Last recorded178,010 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 WCS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 178,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 177,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 172,152 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 170,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Outer support Clip Missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing Damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 159,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,299 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 109,351 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2019 109,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,819 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,691 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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L88 WCS is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L88 WCS, 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 L88 WCS registered?

L88 WCS is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is L88 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 WCS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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