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LV08 OMH

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,303 mi
Last recorded107,303 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,303 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper hitting the bonnet

Fail 15 Nov 2023 107,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper hitting the bonnet

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 102,077 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,057 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 92,268 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre section 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 71,784 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,972 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Deep cut to outer wall, not to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,469 miles

front tyres worn on edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 21,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres worn on edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,274 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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LV08 OMH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV08 OMH, 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 LV08 OMH registered?

LV08 OMH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is LV08 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 OMH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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