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MV08 LBL

2008 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,828 mi
Last recorded106,828 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 LBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,828 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 99,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,180 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,346 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,352 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,531 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,279 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,499 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,460 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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MV08 LBL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MV08 LBL, 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 MV08 LBL registered?

MV08 LBL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MV08 LBL safe to buy?

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