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LG08 RZL

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,624 mi
Last recorded152,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 152,624 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not work

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Inner all road wheels in poor condition

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 147,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,323 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,285 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,787 miles

Emissions too clean to register on diesel smoke meter.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,693 miles

final drive oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,378 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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LG08 RZL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

LG08 RZL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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