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LG58 SDY

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,653 mi
Last recorded244,653 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 SDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 244,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 217,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 189,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 171,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge has some cut no codes exposed

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 171,971 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge has some cut no codes exposed

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2018 148,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,334 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LG58 SDY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LG58 SDY, 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 LG58 SDY registered?

LG58 SDY is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LG58 SDY safe to buy?

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