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KA57 LLO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LLO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,219 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,928 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,262 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,890 miles

no smoke detected

Fail 20 Jun 2018 49,890 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brakepad wear sensor wire insecure

no smoke detected

Pass 24 May 2017 47,717 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 47,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 45,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 44,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 44,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,186 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,771 miles

Engine warning light on

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 28 Jan 2012 34,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,924 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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KA57 LLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KA57 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 KA57 LLO registered?

KA57 LLO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is KA57 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA57 LLO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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