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142,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Offside Front slight cut in tread.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side front shock absorber starting to leak advise replace before next test
near side front tyre bald on inner edge
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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.
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What year was LJ08 TYF registered?
LJ08 TYF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is LJ08 TYF safe to buy?
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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