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122,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside front side light dim.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside front side light dim.
Undertrays fitted.
Undertrays fitted.
Exhaust system insecure Support bracket, next to rear diff, broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
under tray fitted.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
All tyres have cuts in sidewalls
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA08 LWJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YA08 LWJ, 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 YA08 LWJ registered?
YA08 LWJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is YA08 LWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA08 LWJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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