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LJ08 TYF

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,003 mi
Last recorded142,003 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 142,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 133,150 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 121,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 102,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering, smears and lines left on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper linkage badly worn likely to come apart - advise repair required ASAP

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering, leaving smears and lines (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering, smears and lines left on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper linkage badly worn likely to come apart - advise repair required ASAP

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering, leaving smears and lines (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,661 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,222 miles

Offside Front slight cut in tread.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 70,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,186 miles

near side front shock absorber starting to leak advise replace before next test

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 43,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,033 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,884 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 TYF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

LJ08 TYF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 TYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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