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EJ08 LPU

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,721 mi
Last recorded114,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LPU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre is on 3mm of tread on the inner tread

rear differential corroding

Pass 9 May 2018 108,006 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 96,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 88,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2015 78,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 69,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,911 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,764 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 56,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tracking due to tyre wear

Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tracking due to tyre wear

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 LPU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPU, 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.

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What year was EJ08 LPU registered?

EJ08 LPU is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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