MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,927 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate slightly
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
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn severely on inner edge
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)
slight oil leak from engine+rear diff
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
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
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
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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?
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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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