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LD08 GJX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,698 mi
Last recorded133,698 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has cuts to tread

Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has cuts to tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,391 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

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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LD08 GJX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LD08 GJX, 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 LD08 GJX registered?

LD08 GJX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LD08 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 GJX shows 12 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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