MOT Status
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85,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/side outer sill cover becoming insecure and damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front wipers starting to smear
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
No readings recorded on emissions test.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
No readings recorded on emissions test.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
No readings registered on emissions.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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LJ58 POU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 POU, 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 POU registered?
LJ58 POU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2008.
Is LJ58 POU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ58 POU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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