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LJ58 PNO

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,730 mi
Last recorded214,730 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 PNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 214,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 186,596 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tierod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 186,596 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tierod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 177,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four have slightly distorted inner bead seats (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 151,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four have slightly distorted inner bead seats (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 131,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,568 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,370 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,073 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,916 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,089 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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LJ58 PNO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 LJ58 PNO, 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 LJ58 PNO registered?

LJ58 PNO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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