2008 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · OY08 LXH
2008 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,578 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 LXH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 151,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 LXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 525 (OY08 LXH) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40X18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OY08 LXH Mileage History
- 08/02/201121,472 mi
- 06/02/201229,301 mi+7,829 mi
- 06/02/201229,301 mi
- 15/01/201337,776 mi+8,475 mi
- 27/01/201446,057 mi+8,281 mi
- 27/01/201446,057 mi
- 23/01/201554,006 mi+7,949 mi
- 23/01/201554,007 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/201659,781 mi+5,774 mi
- 24/01/201764,969 mi+5,188 mi
- 24/01/201868,316 mi+3,347 mi
- 24/01/201868,316 mi
- 07/11/201871,292 mi+2,976 mi
- 08/11/201871,292 mi
- 21/12/201983,344 mi+12,052 mi
- 15/12/202095,111 mi+11,767 mi
- 10/01/2022108,270 mi+13,159 mi
- 10/01/2022108,270 mi
- 13/01/2023118,686 mi+10,416 mi
- 07/02/2024131,721 mi+13,035 mi
- 03/02/2025142,088 mi+10,367 mi
- 02/02/2026151,578 mi+9,490 mi
Average of roughly 8,683 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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