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LJ58 ZGD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,694 mi
Last recorded202,694 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 202,694 miles

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 191,321 miles

deep cut on n/s/r tyre inner side wall

o/s/f drop link dust cover sligtly damage

Pass 21 Mar 2017 179,538 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs ridged . (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,954 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre near wear bars.

Rear o/s and n/s tyres bald on inner edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 166,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Headlamp deflectors fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre near wear bars.

Rear o/s and n/s tyres bald on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,978 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge(still legal)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

LJ58 ZGD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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