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LF08 LVA

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 LVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,231 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 70,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,005 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 51,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,272 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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LF08 LVA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVA, 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 LF08 LVA registered?

LF08 LVA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LF08 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 LVA shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF08 LVA have outstanding finance?

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