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LE57 FZV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,158 mi
Last recorded165,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 165,158 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 157,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 148,036 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2021 148,036 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,170 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 145,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,012 miles

Service Warning Active

Fail 17 Aug 2017 132,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Engine Undertray Insecure

Service Warning Active

Fail 26 Jul 2017 131,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from internal mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,341 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 110,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine lamp on at time of test

engine oil on min (dip stick)

near side of front bumper adrift

off side rear road wheel has had a welded repaire in two places Advise replace road wheel ASAP

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,249 miles

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

engine lamp on at time of test

engine oil on min (dip stick)

near side of front bumper adrift

off side rear road wheel has had a welded repaire in two places Advise replace road wheel ASAP

Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,149 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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LE57 FZV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FZV, 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 LE57 FZV registered?

LE57 FZV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is LE57 FZV safe to buy?

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