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LG08 RPX

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,056 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 86,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,244 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,278 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 61,671 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,465 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 60,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,369 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 57,369 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,747 miles

Nearside front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

nail in nearside front tyre (leaking).

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,309 miles

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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LG08 RPX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG08 RPX, 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 LG08 RPX registered?

LG08 RPX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LG08 RPX safe to buy?

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