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W321 LMC

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,783 mi
Last recorded177,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 LMC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 177,783 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 177,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,535 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,738 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 118,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 90,716 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,326 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Nov 2017 69,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,534 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,187 miles

Inner sides of front disc brakes worn

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin (limited view)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,187 miles

Inner sides of front disc brakes worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin (limited view)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,342 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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W321 LMC is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 W321 LMC, 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 W321 LMC registered?

W321 LMC is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is W321 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W321 LMC 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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