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LJ08 GZO

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,252 miles

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front discs are in poor condition

nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front discs are in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,717 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,997 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 64,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake travel becoming long

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 GZO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LJ08 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

LJ08 GZO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 GZO shows 6 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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