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RO08 LHV

2008 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 130,164 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,337 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2022 120,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,726 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,821 miles

dpf warning on the dash

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

dpf warning on the dash

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,916 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,131 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,178 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,221 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,743 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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RO08 LHV is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO08 LHV, 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 RO08 LHV registered?

RO08 LHV is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RO08 LHV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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