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LJ08 VXH

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,908 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 81,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 76,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,055 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,719 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,632 miles

Front and Rear brake pads worn approx. 60%

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,318 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 29,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,151 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 13,118 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 VXH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

LJ08 VXH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 VXH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ08 VXH have outstanding finance?

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