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9428 TF

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9428 TF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,955 miles

Both front tyres old

Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,103 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,842 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,789 miles

Covers under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,036 miles

Central Lower Covers under vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,810 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,709 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 24,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,437 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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9428 TF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 9428 TF, 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 9428 TF registered?

9428 TF is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is 9428 TF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9428 TF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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