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LM57 WKK

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 WKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 119,835 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 113,390 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 170,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 170,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 157,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 135,486 miles

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

drinks type can stuck in undertray area advise remove asap

near side and off side lower bumper grills missing

off side front fog lamp fallen into bumper

oil min

possable engine oil leak large area of oil on undertray

Pass 4 Feb 2011 108,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

off side front fog lamp fallen off mountings

Fail 3 Feb 2011 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front fog lamp fallen off mountings

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 WKK is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LM57 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

LM57 WKK is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is LM57 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 WKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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