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LG08 WKZ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,110 mi
Last recorded119,110 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2019 113,549 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 107,996 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 98,751 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,446 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low - 225/50R17 94W Bridgestone Runonflat

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,532 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 61,150 miles

Font number plate slightly damaged in bottom left corner

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wettness on rear differential

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,150 miles

Font number plate slightly damaged in bottom left corner

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Wettness on rear differential

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 WKZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

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

Is LG08 WKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 WKZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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