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LJ08 TTK

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,064 mi
Last recorded185,064 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 185,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 172,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 165,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,526 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 143,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,803 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,801 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,859 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,231 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RSC RFT 225/50/R17(94W) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RSC 225/50/R17(94W)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,813 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,733 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,622 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 TTK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

LJ08 TTK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LJ08 TTK safe to buy?

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