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LD08 LNZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,201 mi
Last recorded179,201 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LNZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2023 179,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 176,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 168,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 159,318 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 138,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,322 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,391 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,247 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,926 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,670 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,183 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,187 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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LD08 LNZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LD08 LNZ, 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 LD08 LNZ registered?

LD08 LNZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is LD08 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 LNZ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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