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AJ58 LRU

2008 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,835 mi
Last recorded133,835 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 133,835 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2026 133,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,815 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 133,815 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 128,396 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 123,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 105,893 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 98,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,796 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,016 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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AJ58 LRU is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ58 LRU, 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 AJ58 LRU registered?

AJ58 LRU is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AJ58 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 LRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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