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MA08 LPL

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,074 mi
Last recorded168,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 168,074 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 152,510 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet difficult to gain access

tpms illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2022 152,510 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected in excess of 10mm in zone A (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet difficult to gain access

tpms illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,395 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 136,395 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 130,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 130,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 122,493 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 122,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,358 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,390 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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MA08 LPL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA08 LPL, 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 MA08 LPL registered?

MA08 LPL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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