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LD08 WHV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,447 mi
Last recorded157,447 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 147,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,757 miles

all tyres wearing to edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17/94W RFT (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INSIDE EDGE 225/50/17/94W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,612 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,649 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 34,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WHV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LD08 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

LD08 WHV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is LD08 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 WHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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