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LJ58 PBX

2008 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,746 mi
Last recorded86,746 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 PBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,498 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,702 miles

Nearside front tyre is on 2mm + Worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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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LJ58 PBX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ58 PBX, 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 LJ58 PBX registered?

LJ58 PBX is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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