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LM57 HBJ

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,168 mi
Last recorded158,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 158,168 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 147,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 134,321 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 92,559 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre damaged.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,326 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 61,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,322 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 45,322 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)

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 HBJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM57 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

LM57 HBJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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