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LS57 ZVA

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 141,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 141,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,929 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,526 miles

under trays

Fail 9 Mar 2023 136,526 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 133,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,113 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 208,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 192,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 177,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 177,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 159,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,603 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 67,546 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 67,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,026 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,350 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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LS57 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LS57 ZVA, 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 LS57 ZVA registered?

LS57 ZVA is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is LS57 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 ZVA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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