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LJ57 VKF

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VKF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,160 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 114,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 89,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 83,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,731 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,880 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2015 59,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is cracking on tread 225/50r17 run flat

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,319 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire adrift

o/s/f tyre worn on edges 225 50r17

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,369 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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LJ57 VKF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 VKF, 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 LJ57 VKF registered?

LJ57 VKF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 VKF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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