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LF08 YVY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,636 mi
Last recorded135,636 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 YVY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,636 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,632 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,849 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,521 miles

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,521 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,412 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,411 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Only 1 horn on a twin horn system is not working

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,477 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 YVY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF08 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

LF08 YVY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LF08 YVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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