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LX08 UPC

2008 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,347 mi
Last recorded122,347 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UPC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wrong size fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2019 97,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2019 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,398 miles

front brake discs scored x 4tyres close to wear bars

Fail 21 Jul 2018 85,394 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs scored x 4tyres close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,662 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,954 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,954 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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LX08 UPC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX08 UPC, 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 LX08 UPC registered?

LX08 UPC is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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