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2008 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration LR08MPX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 15 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 183,791 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear axle (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 183,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear axle (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,828 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
29 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,721 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,392 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2024 15 Jun 202612 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,559 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023 15 Jun 202615 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,353 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 15 Jun 202613 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,966 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021 15 Jun 20268 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,986 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to carry out full inspection of all components due to underbody covers fitted
18 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,553 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- engine covers fitted
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- under trays fitted
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,393 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017 15 Jun 20266 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,411 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,063 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,371 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2013 15 Jun 202612 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,315 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2012 15 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,353 MI
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LR08MPX was registered on 2008-03-07
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