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LX08 KVO

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,398 mi
Last recorded151,398 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 KVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 151,398 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 139,669 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 130,113 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre near wear bars

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 127,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre near wear bars

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,637 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,246 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,575 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 38,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LX08 KVO is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX08 KVO, 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 LX08 KVO registered?

LX08 KVO is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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