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LL08 SHJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,130 mi
Last recorded133,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 133,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 126,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

shields fitted preventing full inspection of underside.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 124,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear close to inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has uneven wear close to inner shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,706 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder area of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder area of tyre. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,537 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,537 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,017 miles

Offside front tyre is partially out of shape on inner shoulder.

Pass 21 May 2013 31,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 24,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,549 miles

Rear 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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LL08 SHJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LL08 SHJ, 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 LL08 SHJ registered?

LL08 SHJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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