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LE57 GZZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 140,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 217,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,146 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 118,146 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 107,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,002 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 99,002 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

steering warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,482 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,741 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,171 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 GZZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GZZ, 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 LE57 GZZ registered?

LE57 GZZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is LE57 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 GZZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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