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LR58 LVH

2008 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

265,065 mi
Last recorded265,065 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 LVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 265,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 261,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Mar 2024 245,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 229,412 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 214,218 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 202,287 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 202,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 190,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 174,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 157,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 149,001 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2017 149,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/19 93wxl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/19 96wxl (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,025 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 143,024 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 136,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers & under tray obscuring some componenets

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres showing slight cuts to outer siedwalls

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,507 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,525 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,332 miles

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

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

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)

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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LR58 LVH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR58 LVH, 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 LR58 LVH registered?

LR58 LVH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is LR58 LVH safe to buy?

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