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PF08 LWP

2008 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,220 mi
Last recorded135,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,220 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints (both sides)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 130,830 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front exhaust shield insecure

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays & sills covers fitted time of the test

Fail 20 Aug 2025 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front exhaust shield insecure

under trays & sills covers fitted time of the test

Pass 7 Aug 2024 125,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,233 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and side edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and side edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,659 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,195 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,166 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,719 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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PF08 LWP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PF08 LWP, 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 PF08 LWP registered?

PF08 LWP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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