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A16 XEN

2008 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,338 mi
Last recorded196,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 196,338 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 196,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

f/n/s tyre on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2012 163,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 130,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2010 99,380 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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A16 XEN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 XEN, 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 A16 XEN?

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What year was A16 XEN registered?

A16 XEN is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is A16 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XEN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 XEN have outstanding finance?

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