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LO08 GCU

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

177,061 mi
Last recorded177,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 177,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 164,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 157,709 miles

General underbody corrosion

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 147,067 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,338 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 185,988 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (O/S lower Effort) (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R rear ()

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,214 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,511 miles

Both front tyres have started to perish in the tread grooves

Rear Number plate has started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,245 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,484 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

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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LO08 GCU 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 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 LO08 GCU, 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 LO08 GCU registered?

LO08 GCU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LO08 GCU safe to buy?

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