MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,963 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.50 (first rev 1.70 second rev 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Cover Fitted
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Undertrays Fitted
Engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Electrical wiring insecure Under the bonnet (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
child seat fitted.undertrays aqnd e3ngine covers fitted.front drag link bushes soft.bulb warning on.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)
child seat fitted.undertrays aqnd e3ngine covers fitted.front drag link bushes soft.bulb warning on.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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LJ58 GGZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LJ58 GGZ, 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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LJ58 GGZ is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 October 2008.
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