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LE57 MHO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,195 mi
Last recorded225,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 225,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 225,190 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 201,970 miles

Front one snow/winter tyre fitted on an axle

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 181,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 169,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,046 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,283 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator wire

Fail 18 Jun 2013 93,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres worn on inner edges

All brake discs slightly corroded

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)

Offside rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator wire

Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 68,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,640 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 MHO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MHO, 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 LE57 MHO registered?

LE57 MHO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is LE57 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 MHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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