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LG08 WLV

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,989 mi
Last recorded151,989 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 151,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 141,780 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 115,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 115,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,647 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 78,075 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 78,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,564 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LG08 WLV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG08 WLV, 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 LG08 WLV registered?

LG08 WLV is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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