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33 AGA

2008 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,708 mi
Last recorded119,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 AGA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 112,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 96,877 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly worn but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 78,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs very rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2012 28,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,697 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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33 AGA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 33 AGA, 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.

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What year was 33 AGA registered?

33 AGA is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is 33 AGA safe to buy?

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