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EJ08 LLO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,370 mi
Last recorded26,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,617 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyres all have light cracking in treads.

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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EJ08 LLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 EJ08 LLO, 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 EJ08 LLO registered?

EJ08 LLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EJ08 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 LLO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ08 LLO have outstanding finance?

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