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LJ08 GZP

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GZP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil on under tray

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,417 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,404 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,827 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 738,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen chipped

Pass 31 May 2013 46,971 miles

front brake discs poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LJ08 GZP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ08 GZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 GZP registered?

LJ08 GZP is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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