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LD58 GXY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 GXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,562 miles

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)

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

the o/s/f h/lamp looks dim

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,437 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,572 miles

Front brake discs slightly corrroded.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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 GXY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD58 GXY, 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 LD58 GXY registered?

LD58 GXY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is LD58 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 GXY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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