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LJ08 TUO

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,927 mi
Last recorded98,927 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TUO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,435 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,435 miles

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

both rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,878 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 69,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,436 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from engine+rear diff

Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from engine+rear diff

Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers deteriorating

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Servo rubber vacuum pipe slightly weak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers deteriorating

Servo rubber vacuum pipe slightly weak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,708 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 8 May 2013 42,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 32,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 22,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TUO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

LJ08 TUO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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