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LM08 SOJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,513 mi
Last recorded163,513 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 163,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 163,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 154,028 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,603 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 149,868 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 143,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 133,687 miles

pad warning light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2015 128,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 122,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 113,170 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,459 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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LM08 SOJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LM08 SOJ, 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 LM08 SOJ registered?

LM08 SOJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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