MOT Status
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103,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leaks
under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components
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
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)
Engine covers fitted and under trays.
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)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
wipers poor
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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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