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LJ08 YOO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,157 mi
Last recorded185,157 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YOO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2021 185,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

radiator unit lower support housing insecure

small leak of exhaust fumes from engine bay pipe work

Pass 5 Aug 2020 180,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 167,709 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged photochromic layers delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 127,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,930 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,967 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 YOO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

LJ08 YOO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is LJ08 YOO safe to buy?

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