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LL08 OTD

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,187 mi
Last recorded27,187 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 27,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 18,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 17,395 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 17,377 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,352 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 14,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 13,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,841 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 12,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 11,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 10,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,322 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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LL08 OTD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LL08 OTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL08 OTD?

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What year was LL08 OTD registered?

LL08 OTD is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LL08 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 OTD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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