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CT08 LWE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 LWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 105,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 100,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,363 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 74,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,265 miles

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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CT08 LWE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CT08 LWE, 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

How do I check the history of CT08 LWE?

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What year was CT08 LWE registered?

CT08 LWE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is CT08 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT08 LWE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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