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LN58 ZVJ

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 ZVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 47,155 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 47,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,491 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,262 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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LN58 ZVJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LN58 ZVJ, 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

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What year was LN58 ZVJ registered?

LN58 ZVJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is LN58 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 ZVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN58 ZVJ have outstanding finance?

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