MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted front to rear
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
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
engine covers fitted
parking brake efficiency only just met
under trays fitted
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
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust heat shield loose
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)
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)
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Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LF08 YVY safe to buy?
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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