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LJ08 OGR

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OGR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 151,890 miles

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

underside of vehicle fitted with full under covers

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,032 miles

axle oil leak rear

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,257 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 64,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,953 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,590 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 OGR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

LJ08 OGR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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