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LD58 ECT

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

218,616 mi
Last recorded218,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 ECT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 218,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 204,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 192,277 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 182,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 182,709 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 171,604 miles

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread

stonechips in front screen

Pass 29 Sep 2014 146,646 miles

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

stonechips in front screen

Fail 16 Sep 2014 145,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

stonechips in front screen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,273 miles

engine top cover and undertrays fitted

front wipers slightly smeary

rear brake pads very low(strong advise)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine top cover and undertrays fitted

front wipers smeary(strong advise)

rear brake discs and pads worn

very slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,516 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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LD58 ECT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD58 ECT, 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 LD58 ECT registered?

LD58 ECT is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is LD58 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 ECT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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