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LA08 PUH

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,913 mi
Last recorded129,913 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 129,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 129,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 125,198 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,890 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 101,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,822 miles

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Fail 10 Jun 2021 90,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,854 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2020 75,854 miles

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

nearside front tyre very badly perished and worn inner edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,050 miles

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre perished

brake pads wear light on

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2011 28,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PUH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA08 PUH, 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 LA08 PUH registered?

LA08 PUH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 2008.

Is LA08 PUH safe to buy?

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