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LF08 AFA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,107 mi
Last recorded184,107 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 AFA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 184,107 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Door Panel Damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Door Panel Damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 175,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 175,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 164,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 154,181 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 154,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 140,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,402 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

emissions to low to read

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 91,184 miles

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

emissions to low to read

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 77,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,427 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,240 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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LF08 AFA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF08 AFA, 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 LF08 AFA registered?

LF08 AFA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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