2008 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LM08 ZJY
2008 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 217,656 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
LM08 ZJY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2017
- 217,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LM08 ZJY Mileage History
- 16/08/2011103,405 mi
- 16/08/2012137,286 mi+33,881 mi
- 08/03/2014167,832 mi+30,546 mi
- 05/04/2014167,832 mi
- 06/04/2015174,828 mi+6,996 mi
- 08/04/2015174,990 mi+162 mi
- 08/04/2016196,529 mi+21,539 mi
- 27/04/2017217,656 mi+21,127 mi
Average of roughly 20,053 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
LM08 ZJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 5 Series (LM08 ZJY) between August 2011 and April 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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