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OU08 LFF

2008 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 118,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,153 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,653 miles

n/s inner track arm advise slight play

no acceleration detected

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,524 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,524 miles

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

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

both front tyres bauld on edges//

Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,630 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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OU08 LFF is a 2008 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU08 LFF, 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 OU08 LFF registered?

OU08 LFF is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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