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071700

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

316,680 mi
Last recorded316,680 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration071700
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 316,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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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071700 is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 071700, 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

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What year was 071700 registered?

071700 is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is 071700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 071700 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 071700 have outstanding finance?

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