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LF08 ZWC

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,859 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs inner edge slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,274 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 79,274 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 ZWC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

LF08 ZWC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ZWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF08 ZWC have outstanding finance?

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