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LK58 DKU

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,739 mi
Last recorded176,739 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 DKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 176,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits car is misfiring (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlight lose

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 152,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 138,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 122,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 122,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 116,787 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 116,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn bald on edges

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,665 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,119 miles

Offside parking brake low,220/270

underboody trays / covers fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside parking brake low,250 / 300

underboody trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,377 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 71,377 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 61,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad low warning light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Wettness around gearbox sump

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front and Nearside rear - Child seats fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 35,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front and Nearside rear - Child seats fitted

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LK58 DKU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LK58 DKU, 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 LK58 DKU registered?

LK58 DKU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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