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LF08 LCL

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,269 mi
Last recorded99,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,269 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,933 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to record a reading

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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LF08 LCL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF08 LCL, 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 LF08 LCL registered?

LF08 LCL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is LF08 LCL safe to buy?

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