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LJ08 OGG

2008 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,980 mi
Last recorded103,980 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OGG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 103,883 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,021 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 98,020 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 92,855 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 87,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 87,337 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 80,063 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 80,063 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 71,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 May 2020 65,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,563 miles

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

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 17 May 2019 60,563 miles

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

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

oil leaks

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 17 May 2018 55,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 46,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,917 miles

Engine covers fitted and under trays.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,377 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,859 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,956 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,286 miles

wipers poor

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 OGG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OGG, 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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LJ08 OGG is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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