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LK58 DLU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK58 DLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,169 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,805 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,745 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 67,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 29 May 2013 86,582 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,257 miles

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

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

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 DLU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

LK58 DLU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is LK58 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK58 DLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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