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LJ08 GZE

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 132,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 124,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,064 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,719 miles

Air bag lamp on.

Undertrays fitted.

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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LJ08 GZE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ08 GZE, 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 LJ08 GZE registered?

LJ08 GZE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 GZE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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