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LB58 ZYZ

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,267 mi
Last recorded109,267 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 ZYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,267 miles

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

Parking Brake lever high

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,368 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,281 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres light cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,846 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,120 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2019 72,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,992 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 58,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,904 miles

Rear o/s and n/s tyres near wear bars (still legal)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,419 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,272 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)

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

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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LB58 ZYZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black 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 LB58 ZYZ, 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 LB58 ZYZ registered?

LB58 ZYZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LB58 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB58 ZYZ 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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