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LE57 MKG

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,262 mi
Last recorded209,262 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 209,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 198,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 188,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,823 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,816 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,467 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,767 miles

Movement detected at either steering rack or front right inner joint

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper's not very effective

nails in both rear tyre's

Fail 25 Feb 2016 74,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Movement detected at either steering rack or front right inner joint

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper's not very effective

nails in both rear tyre's

Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,765 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn prop shaft doughnut (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,581 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,045 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 MKG is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

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

Is LE57 MKG safe to buy?

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