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LJ08 KJY

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,845 mi
Last recorded206,845 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2021 206,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 197,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 188,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 180,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 171,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 155,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 125,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,242 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 KJY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 KJY registered?

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

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