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LF08 ZFZ

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 111,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 108,240 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 107,163 miles

Offside Rear advise screw in tyre

Rear advise pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2023 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear advise screw in tyre

Rear advise pads low

Pass 23 May 2022 102,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,839 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 97,828 miles

Road wheel fractured both rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,520 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,210 miles

Offside Front tyre tread is low 3.00 mm and is wearing on outer tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,401 miles

SMOKE TEST: Not enough to register.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 66,374 miles

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

SMOKE TEST: Not enough to register.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,684 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZFZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF08 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

LF08 ZFZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ZFZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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