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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UFHMOT history

LB08 UFH is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
154,256 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UFH was last recorded at 154,256 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 14,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,166 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
14,090 miles
Average per year
9,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,256 miles
  • 2022 – 140,166 miles
  • 2021 – 127,119 miles
  • 2020 – 120,954 miles
  • 2019 – 112,658 miles
  • 2018 – 101,121 miles
  • 2017 – 86,683 miles
  • 2016 – 78,913 miles
  • 2015 – 70,211 miles
  • 2014 – 56,147 miles
  • 2013 – 52,031 miles
  • 2012 – 45,961 miles
  • 2011 – 38,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,256 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,256 miles
    Test number
    801376656183
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Fail154,256 miles (+14,090)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,256 miles
    Test number
    134496166569
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  3. Pass140,166 miles (+13,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,166 miles
    Test number
    612187570034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    205963559307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail127,119 miles (+6,165)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    272760468756
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,954 miles (+8,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    685542911629
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,658 miles
    Test number
    100499009091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,658 miles (+11,537)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,658 miles
    Test number
    229595637956
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    886187022352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,121 miles (+14,438)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,121 miles
    Test number
    125164571833
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  11. Pass86,683 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,683 miles
    Test number
    705974016461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,672 miles (+7,759)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    207904413378
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover(s) and under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,913 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    949169440675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,211 miles (+14,064)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,211 miles
    Test number
    895565255084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,147 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    656883154028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,031 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    597316593091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,961 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    406382982026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    849619601114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 UFH

Does LB08 UFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UFH expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UFH?
The MOT on LB08 UFH expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UFH done?
LB08 UFH was recorded at 154,256 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 9,744 miles a year.
Has LB08 UFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UFH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 UFH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 UFH find?
LB08 UFH passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 3 more.

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