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LR08 HWF

2008 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

257,262 mi
Last recorded257,262 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 257,262 miles

Heavly Mudded Underneath

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 257,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Heavly Mudded Underneath

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 247,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 247,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 230,194 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing.

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 195,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted,o/s/f/jacking point missing.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,617 miles

under tray fitted .oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 164,616 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

under tray fitted .oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 130,553 miles

under tray fitted.

Fail 24 May 2018 130,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 5 May 2017 119,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 108,682 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 May 2016 108,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long hand brake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,660 miles

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 8 May 2013 83,664 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

3 bulbs not working in centre stop light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,111 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,762 miles

nsf rim slight buckle

osr rim buckled bad

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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LR08 HWF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR08 HWF, 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 LR08 HWF registered?

LR08 HWF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 HWF safe to buy?

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