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HT08 LFR

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 LFR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 111,899 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 99,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 94,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,097 miles

No measureable smoke omitted

Plastic covers fitted to the underbody & sills

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,972 miles

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

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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HT08 LFR is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT08 LFR, 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 HT08 LFR?

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What year was HT08 LFR registered?

HT08 LFR is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is HT08 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 LFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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