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KA57 LLT

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,900 mi
Last recorded131,900 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LLT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 131,673 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,556 miles

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,611 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,248 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,960 miles

rear tyres on or close to wear indicators

there is a know wiring loose connection on the rear n/s lamp - but this is working at time of test

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 LLT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLT, 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 KA57 LLT registered?

KA57 LLT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is KA57 LLT safe to buy?

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