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LP08 CHY

2008 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 123,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,808 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,416 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 102,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,348 miles

Both front tyre treads perished/cracked.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 97,348 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front tyre treads perished/cracked.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,463 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,660 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 58,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,637 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,677 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,131 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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LP08 CHY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP08 CHY, 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 LP08 CHY registered?

LP08 CHY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LP08 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 CHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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