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LM57 FMA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,685 mi
Last recorded169,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FMA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 169,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 159,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 146,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 135,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 135,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 122,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 109,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 99,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not connected

Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not connected

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,877 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,352 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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LM57 FMA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM57 FMA, 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 LM57 FMA registered?

LM57 FMA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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