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LE57 MFO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,627 mi
Last recorded171,627 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 MFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 171,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 169,827 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have slight movement in the bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various oil leaks.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 271,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 161,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 161,497 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,548 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,422 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,553 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,909 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,201 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 MFO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LE57 MFO, 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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LE57 MFO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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