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LC58 WJO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 WJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 145,181 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning on dash

parking light warning on dash

Fail 13 Nov 2025 145,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning on dash

parking light warning on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2025 144,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,307 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,441 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,828 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)

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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LC58 WJO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC58 WJO, 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 LC58 WJO registered?

LC58 WJO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is LC58 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 WJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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