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LA08 AHY

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,225 mi
Last recorded237,225 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 AHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 237,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 237,215 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 237,724 miles

Front Bumper not fully secured.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 223,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 223,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 215,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 206,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 206,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 160,895 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,944 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 140,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18RF (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Play in steering rack inner joints

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,077 miles

Nearside 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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LA08 AHY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA08 AHY, 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 LA08 AHY registered?

LA08 AHY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LA08 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 AHY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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