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LE57 FPD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,403 mi
Last recorded115,403 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,126 miles

management light on

Fail 24 Aug 2015 94,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,651 miles

2 nails in offside front tyre

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

tyre pressure warning showing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

2 nails in offside front tyre

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

tyre pressure warning showing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front steering arm on limit

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,134 miles

Offside headlamp swithed to continental driving.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 54,134 miles

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

offside front headlamp switched to continental driving

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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LE57 FPD 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 50%.

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 LE57 FPD, 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

How do I check the history of LE57 FPD?

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What year was LE57 FPD registered?

LE57 FPD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is LE57 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 FPD shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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