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LF08 ZHP

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,439 mi
Last recorded223,439 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 223,439 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 223,391 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted rear spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 221,650 miles

1 of 2 reverse bulbs not working. (not testable till sept 2009)

Nearside Front pad ware wire not connected to pads

Offside Rear pad anti vibration retaining clip missing

Fail 16 Sep 2024 221,616 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

1 of 2 reverse bulbs not working. (not testable till sept 2009)

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

Nearside Front pad ware wire not connected to pads

Offside Rear pad anti vibration retaining clip missing

Pass 25 Aug 2023 216,212 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 210,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 210,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 205,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 205,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 197,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 184,125 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 184,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 165,204 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 139,259 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

o/s wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,775 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 125,775 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 125,701 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011
Fail 17 Mar 2011 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF08 ZHP, 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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LF08 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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