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LE57 HFK

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,083 mi
Last recorded149,083 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 HFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 114,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,541 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,905 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,984 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,984 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,242 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,542 miles

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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LE57 HFK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue 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 LE57 HFK, 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

How do I check the history of LE57 HFK?

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What year was LE57 HFK registered?

LE57 HFK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is LE57 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 HFK 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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