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LJ57 WPT

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 WPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear arms (towards the back) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,725 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 51,928 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,586 miles

gearbox sump damp

Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

gearbox sump damp

Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,395 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,728 miles

Cut in tread area of n/s/f tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,317 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,320 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 WPT 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 84.2%.

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 WPT, 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 LJ57 WPT registered?

LJ57 WPT is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ57 WPT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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