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LY57 APF

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,504 mi
Last recorded132,504 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 APF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,811 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,012 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 88,009 miles

Offside 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,198 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 72,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,486 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 5 Jan 2015 59,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,190 miles

front tyres worn on edge advise replace

rear tyres 3mm & 4mm

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,891 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,752 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,574 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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LY57 APF is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY57 APF, 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 LY57 APF registered?

LY57 APF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is LY57 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 APF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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