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26 SRE

2008 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 SRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,892 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,501 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,891 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,891 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,990 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 10,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,213 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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26 SRE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 26 SRE, 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

How do I check the history of 26 SRE?

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What year was 26 SRE registered?

26 SRE is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is 26 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 SRE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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