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LJ08 KGX

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,715 mi
Last recorded142,715 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,715 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 136,411 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 133,411 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 133,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,852 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbones … bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'H' arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'H' arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,352 miles

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

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

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 KGX is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

LJ08 KGX is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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