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MJ08 LLE

2008 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,399 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,217 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 64,214 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 55,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,460 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 39,269 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,266 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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MJ08 LLE is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ08 LLE, 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 MJ08 LLE registered?

MJ08 LLE is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is MJ08 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 LLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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