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LC57 HYF

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,739 mi
Last recorded192,739 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 HYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 164,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,590 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,893 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,889 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,824 miles

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

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

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

Emission to clean to record a reading

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,586 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 20,547 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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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LC57 HYF 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 LC57 HYF, 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 LC57 HYF registered?

LC57 HYF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is LC57 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 HYF 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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