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LJ08 KND

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

204,098 mi
Last recorded204,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KND
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 204,098 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 194,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 181,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 181,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 170,039 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 157,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 152,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Grease has slightly leaked. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 147,919 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 144,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Jan 2020 144,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,809 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 44,251 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,538 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,522 miles

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 KND is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KND, 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 LJ08 KND registered?

LJ08 KND is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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