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2008 BMW 5 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LR08FDA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,360 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,488 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025 10 Jun 20261 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,620 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024 10 Jun 202621 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,504 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,166 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2022 10 Jun 202616 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover , under trays & sill covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover , under trays & sill covers fitted
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,553 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020 10 Jun 202614 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 good year rsc (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,797 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
23 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 10 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,524 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,274 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,210 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,372 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,046 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202622 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,234 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,234 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LR08FDA was registered on 2008-03-01
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