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LN08 WRV

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,829 mi
Last recorded213,829 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 WRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 213,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 213,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 203,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 195,402 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 186,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 166,121 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 165,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 147,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,249 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 107,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 105,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 105,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,259 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2013 97,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,747 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2012 54,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,293 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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LN08 WRV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN08 WRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN08 WRV?

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What year was LN08 WRV registered?

LN08 WRV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LN08 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 WRV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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