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LE57 JWK

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,262 mi
Last recorded158,262 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 JWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 158,262 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 144,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 135,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 122,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 93,949 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,447 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 74,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,793 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 64,172 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,649 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,484 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 JWK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWK, 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 LE57 JWK registered?

LE57 JWK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is LE57 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 JWK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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