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AG08 LLK

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

352,189 mi
Last recorded352,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 352,189 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 335,551 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 322,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 191,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 179,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 170,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 170,359 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 159,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 151,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 144,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,203 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,958 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,656 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AG08 LLK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG08 LLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 LLK registered?

AG08 LLK is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AG08 LLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 LLK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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