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LJ08 KJU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,265 mi
Last recorded149,265 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 149,265 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 140,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2024 140,239 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,364 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,911 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 126,887 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,406 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 111,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,783 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Jul 2016 103,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,812 miles

nearside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre starting to go out of shape on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,755 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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LJ08 KJU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

LJ08 KJU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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