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LG08 RYX

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 177,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,802 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator lead hanging loose

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm inner bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

centre brake light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2024 161,608 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 150,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 140,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,894 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

run flat tyre on O/S/R none run flat tyre on N/S/R

run flat tyres on the front none run flat at rear

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,844 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

run flat tyres on the front none run flat at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 120,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,191 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Under trays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,400 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,310 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,380 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 RYX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LG08 RYX, 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 LG08 RYX registered?

LG08 RYX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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