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LG08 WLK

2008 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,711 mi
Last recorded135,711 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 124,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and has a short split in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 117,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 76,042 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing ON ALL FOUR WHEEL (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,161 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,781 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 33,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,893 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 WLK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK registered?

LG08 WLK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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