MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front jacking point missing.
under tray fitted
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.
under tray fitted .oil leak
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
under tray fitted.
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.
N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge.
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.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
long hand brake travel
o/s/r outer sidelight not working
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
o/s/r outer sidelight not working
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing low
nsf rim slight buckle
osr rim buckled bad
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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